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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.41, 44,340.55 and 17,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.41, 44,340.55 and 17,983.22 is: 24,817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.41 : 44,340.55 = 17,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.41/44,340.55 = 17,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.41x = 44,340.55 × 17,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.41x = 797,385,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,385,598.91/32,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.17

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