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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.92, 44,343.52 and 17,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.92, 44,343.52 and 17,988.16 is: 24,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.92 : 44,343.52 = 17,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.92/44,343.52 = 17,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.92x = 44,343.52 × 17,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.92x = 797,658,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,658,332.72/32,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.94

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