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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.12, 44,346.48 and 17,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.12, 44,346.48 and 17,985.76 is: 24,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.12 : 44,346.48 = 17,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.12/44,346.48 = 17,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.12x = 44,346.48 × 17,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.12x = 797,605,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,605,146.12/32,133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.90

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