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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.68, 44,341.26 and 17,790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.68, 44,341.26 and 17,790.14 is: 24,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.68 : 44,341.26 = 17,790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.68/44,341.26 = 17,790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.68x = 44,341.26 × 17,790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.68x = 788,837,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,837,001.47/32,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.13

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