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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.04, 44,370.55 and 17,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.04, 44,370.55 and 17,814.46 is: 24,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.04 : 44,370.55 = 17,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.04/44,370.55 = 17,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.04x = 44,370.55 × 17,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.04x = 790,437,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,437,388.15/32,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.07

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