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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.14, 44,339.42 and 17,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.14, 44,339.42 and 17,789.97 is: 24,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.14 : 44,339.42 = 17,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.14/44,339.42 = 17,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.14x = 44,339.42 × 17,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.14x = 788,796,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,796,912.96/32,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.30

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