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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.52, 44,383.23 and 17,821.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.52, 44,383.23 and 17,821.79 is: 24,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.52 : 44,383.23 = 17,821.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.52/44,383.23 = 17,821.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.52x = 44,383.23 × 17,821.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.52x = 790,988,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,988,382.67/32,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.25

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