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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.68, 44,337.12 and 17,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.68, 44,337.12 and 17,787.14 is: 24,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.68 : 44,337.12 = 17,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.68/44,337.12 = 17,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.68x = 44,337.12 × 17,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.68x = 788,630,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,630,338.95/32,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.99

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