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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.04, 44,385.32 and 17,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.04, 44,385.32 and 17,823.28 is: 24,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.04 : 44,385.32 = 17,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.04/44,385.32 = 17,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.04x = 44,385.32 × 17,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.04x = 791,091,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,091,986.25/32,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.31

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