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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.18, 44,340.57 and 17,789.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.18, 44,340.57 and 17,789.64 is: 24,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.18 : 44,340.57 = 17,789.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.18/44,340.57 = 17,789.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.18x = 44,340.57 × 17,789.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.18x = 788,802,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,802,555.99/32,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.44

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