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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.73, 44,373.87 and 17,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.73, 44,373.87 and 17,814.97 is: 24,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.73 : 44,373.87 = 17,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.73/44,373.87 = 17,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.73x = 44,373.87 × 17,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.73x = 790,519,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,519,162.83/32,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.08

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