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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.36, 44,335.62 and 17,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.36, 44,335.62 and 17,983.44 is: 24,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.36 : 44,335.62 = 17,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.36/44,335.62 = 17,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.36x = 44,335.62 × 17,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.36x = 797,306,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,306,962.13/32,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.75

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