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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.61, 44,351.57 and 17,991.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.61, 44,351.57 and 17,991.53 is: 24,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.61 : 44,351.57 = 17,991.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.61/44,351.57 = 17,991.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.61x = 44,351.57 × 17,991.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.61x = 797,952,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,952,425.42/32,140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.93

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