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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.57, 44,338.53 and 17,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.57, 44,338.53 and 17,594.36 is: 24,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.57 : 44,338.53 = 17,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.57/44,338.53 = 17,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.57x = 44,338.53 × 17,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.57x = 780,108,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,108,069.25/32,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.31

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