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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.22, 44,379.63 and 17,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.22, 44,379.63 and 17,819.08 is: 24,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.22 : 44,379.63 = 17,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.22/44,379.63 = 17,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.22x = 44,379.63 × 17,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.22x = 790,804,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,804,177.34/32,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.28

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