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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.64, 44,340.27 and 17,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.64, 44,340.27 and 17,983.48 is: 24,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.64 : 44,340.27 = 17,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.64/44,340.27 = 17,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.64x = 44,340.27 × 17,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.64x = 797,392,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,392,358.74/32,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.20

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