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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.78, 44,345.21 and 17,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.78, 44,345.21 and 17,986.59 is: 24,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.78 : 44,345.21 = 17,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.78/44,345.21 = 17,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.78x = 44,345.21 × 17,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.78x = 797,619,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,619,020.80/32,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.82

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