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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.88, 44,341.56 and 17,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.88, 44,341.56 and 17,984.72 is: 24,818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.88 : 44,341.56 = 17,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.88/44,341.56 = 17,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.88x = 44,341.56 × 17,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.88x = 797,470,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,470,540.96/32,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.67

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