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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.23, 44,371.80 and 17,813.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.23, 44,371.80 and 17,813.47 is: 24,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.23 : 44,371.80 = 17,813.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.23/44,371.80 = 17,813.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.23x = 44,371.80 × 17,813.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.23x = 790,415,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,415,728.15/32,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.01

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