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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.70, 44,342.64 and 17,986.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.70, 44,342.64 and 17,986.05 is: 24,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.70 : 44,342.64 = 17,986.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.70/44,342.64 = 17,986.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.70x = 44,342.64 × 17,986.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.70x = 797,548,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,548,940.17/32,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.48

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