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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.76, 44,342.85 and 17,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.76, 44,342.85 and 17,983.87 is: 24,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.76 : 44,342.85 = 17,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.76/44,342.85 = 17,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.76x = 44,342.85 × 17,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.76x = 797,456,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,456,049.83/32,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.77

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