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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.42, 44,374.48 and 17,816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.42, 44,374.48 and 17,816.18 is: 24,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.42 : 44,374.48 = 17,816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.42/44,374.48 = 17,816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.42x = 44,374.48 × 17,816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.42x = 790,583,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,583,723.09/32,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.33

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