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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.51, 44,388.51 and 17,825.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.51, 44,388.51 and 17,825.99 is: 24,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.51 : 44,388.51 = 17,825.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.51/44,388.51 = 17,825.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.51x = 44,388.51 × 17,825.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.51x = 791,269,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,269,135.37/32,165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.93

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