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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.14, 44,386.54 and 17,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.14, 44,386.54 and 17,822.93 is: 24,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.14 : 44,386.54 = 17,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.14/44,386.54 = 17,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.14x = 44,386.54 × 17,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.14x = 791,098,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,098,112.35/32,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.42

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