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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.52, 44,344.90 and 17,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.52, 44,344.90 and 17,986.40 is: 24,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.52 : 44,344.90 = 17,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.52/44,344.90 = 17,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.52x = 44,344.90 × 17,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.52x = 797,605,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,605,109.36/32,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.36

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