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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.48, 44,352.78 and 17,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.48, 44,352.78 and 17,992.40 is: 24,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.48 : 44,352.78 = 17,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.48/44,352.78 = 17,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.48x = 44,352.78 × 17,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.48x = 798,012,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,012,958.87/32,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.13

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