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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.71, 44,376.59 and 17,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.71, 44,376.59 and 17,816.97 is: 24,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.71 : 44,376.59 = 17,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.71/44,376.59 = 17,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.71x = 44,376.59 × 17,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.71x = 790,656,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,656,372.73/32,156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.60

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