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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.39, 44,410.54 and 17,841.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.39, 44,410.54 and 17,841.66 is: 24,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.39 : 44,410.54 = 17,841.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.39/44,410.54 = 17,841.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.39x = 44,410.54 × 17,841.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.39x = 792,357,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,357,755.10/32,181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.61

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