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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.45, 44,343.68 and 17,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.45, 44,343.68 and 17,986.80 is: 24,821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.45 : 44,343.68 = 17,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.45/44,343.68 = 17,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.45x = 44,343.68 × 17,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.45x = 797,600,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,600,813.49/32,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.51

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