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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.72, 44,372.48 and 17,813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.72, 44,372.48 and 17,813.96 is: 24,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.72 : 44,372.48 = 17,813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.72/44,372.48 = 17,813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.72x = 44,372.48 × 17,813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.72x = 790,449,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,449,583.82/32,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.69

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