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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.21, 44,335.73 and 17,787.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.21, 44,335.73 and 17,787.75 is: 24,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.21 : 44,335.73 = 17,787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.21/44,335.73 = 17,787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.21x = 44,335.73 × 17,787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.21x = 788,632,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,632,958.88/32,128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.44

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