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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.18, 44,422.54 and 17,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.18, 44,422.54 and 17,851.02 is: 24,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.18 : 44,422.54 = 17,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.18/44,422.54 = 17,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.18x = 44,422.54 × 17,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.18x = 792,987,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,987,438.78/32,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.45

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