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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.71, 44,375.21 and 17,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.71, 44,375.21 and 17,815.97 is: 24,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.71 : 44,375.21 = 17,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.71/44,375.21 = 17,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.71x = 44,375.21 × 17,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.71x = 790,587,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,587,498.77/32,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.23

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