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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.89, 44,343.38 and 17,985.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.89, 44,343.38 and 17,985.73 is: 24,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.89 : 44,343.38 = 17,985.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.89/44,343.38 = 17,985.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.89x = 44,343.38 × 17,985.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.89x = 797,548,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,548,059.97/32,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.30

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