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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.08, 44,342.64 and 17,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.08, 44,342.64 and 17,986.86 is: 24,822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.08 : 44,342.64 = 17,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.08/44,342.64 = 17,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.08x = 44,342.64 × 17,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.08x = 797,584,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,584,857.71/32,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.85

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