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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.29, 44,337.18 and 17,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.29, 44,337.18 and 17,981.13 is: 24,814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.29 : 44,337.18 = 17,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.29/44,337.18 = 17,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.29x = 44,337.18 × 17,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.29x = 797,232,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,232,597.41/32,128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.04

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