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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.78, 44,388.89 and 17,825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.78, 44,388.89 and 17,825.85 is: 24,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.78 : 44,388.89 = 17,825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.78/44,388.89 = 17,825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.78x = 44,388.89 × 17,825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.78x = 791,269,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,269,605.68/32,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.73

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