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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.92, 44,373.79 and 17,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.92, 44,373.79 and 17,815.68 is: 24,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.92 : 44,373.79 = 17,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.92/44,373.79 = 17,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.92x = 44,373.79 × 17,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.92x = 790,549,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,549,243.03/32,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.64

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