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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.76, 44,344.23 and 17,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.76, 44,344.23 and 17,984.87 is: 24,818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.76 : 44,344.23 = 17,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.76/44,344.23 = 17,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.76x = 44,344.23 × 17,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.76x = 797,525,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,525,211.80/32,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.15

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