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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.79, 44,337.73 and 17,981.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.79, 44,337.73 and 17,981.64 is: 24,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.79 : 44,337.73 = 17,981.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.79/44,337.73 = 17,981.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.79x = 44,337.73 × 17,981.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.79x = 797,264,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,264,963.34/32,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.66

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