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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.55, 44,340.29 and 17,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.55, 44,340.29 and 17,983.38 is: 24,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.55 : 44,340.29 = 17,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.55/44,340.29 = 17,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.55x = 44,340.29 × 17,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.55x = 797,388,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,388,284.38/32,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.14

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