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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.63, 44,372.10 and 17,813.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.63, 44,372.10 and 17,813.62 is: 24,582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.63 : 44,372.10 = 17,813.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.63/44,372.10 = 17,813.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.63x = 44,372.10 × 17,813.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.63x = 790,427,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,427,728.00/32,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.08

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