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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.88, 44,343.36 and 17,985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.88, 44,343.36 and 17,985.71 is: 24,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.88 : 44,343.36 = 17,985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.88/44,343.36 = 17,985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.88x = 44,343.36 × 17,985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.88x = 797,546,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,546,924.24/32,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.28

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