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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.58, 44,351.28 and 17,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.58, 44,351.28 and 17,991.36 is: 24,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.58 : 44,351.28 = 17,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.58/44,351.28 = 17,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.58x = 44,351.28 × 17,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.58x = 797,939,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,939,844.94/32,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.42

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