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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.62, 44,343.48 and 17,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.62, 44,343.48 and 17,985.34 is: 24,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.62 : 44,343.48 = 17,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.62/44,343.48 = 17,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.62x = 44,343.48 × 17,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.62x = 797,532,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,532,564.58/32,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.03

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