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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.44, 44,343.45 and 17,988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.44, 44,343.45 and 17,988.84 is: 24,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.44 : 44,343.45 = 17,988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.44/44,343.45 = 17,988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.44x = 44,343.45 × 17,988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.44x = 797,687,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,687,227.10/32,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.75

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