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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.88, 44,338.80 and 17,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.88, 44,338.80 and 17,982.72 is: 24,815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.88 : 44,338.80 = 17,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.88/44,338.80 = 17,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.88x = 44,338.80 × 17,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.88x = 797,332,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,332,225.54/32,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,815.91

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