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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.45, 44,421.54 and 17,850.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.45, 44,421.54 and 17,850.29 is: 24,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.45 : 44,421.54 = 17,850.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.45/44,421.54 = 17,850.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.45x = 44,421.54 × 17,850.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.45x = 792,937,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,937,282.00/32,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.45

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