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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190, 44,419.96 and 17,850.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190, 44,419.96 and 17,850.57 is: 24,632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190 : 44,419.96 = 17,850.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190/44,419.96 = 17,850.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190x = 44,419.96 × 17,850.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190x = 792,921,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,921,605.38/32,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.54

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