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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.82, 44,372.62 and 17,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.82, 44,372.62 and 17,814.06 is: 24,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.82 : 44,372.62 = 17,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.82/44,372.62 = 17,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.82x = 44,372.62 × 17,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.82x = 790,456,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,456,515.04/32,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.83

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