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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.62, 44,340.26 and 17,983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.62, 44,340.26 and 17,983.46 is: 24,817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.62 : 44,340.26 = 17,983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.62/44,340.26 = 17,983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.62x = 44,340.26 × 17,983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.62x = 797,391,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,391,313.03/32,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.18

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