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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.89, 44,410.38 and 17,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.89, 44,410.38 and 17,645.90 is: 24,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.89 : 44,410.38 = 17,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.89/44,410.38 = 17,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.89x = 44,410.38 × 17,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.89x = 783,661,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,661,124.44/32,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.00

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