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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.19, 44,336.90 and 17,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.19, 44,336.90 and 17,981.04 is: 24,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.19 : 44,336.90 = 17,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.19/44,336.90 = 17,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.19x = 44,336.90 × 17,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.19x = 797,223,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,223,350.69/32,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.83

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