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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.73, 44,338.31 and 17,788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.73, 44,338.31 and 17,788.71 is: 24,548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.73 : 44,338.31 = 17,788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.73/44,338.31 = 17,788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.73x = 44,338.31 × 17,788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.73x = 788,721,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,721,249.54/32,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.02

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