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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.68, 44,357.16 and 17,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.68, 44,357.16 and 17,993.68 is: 24,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.68 : 44,357.16 = 17,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.68/44,357.16 = 17,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.68x = 44,357.16 × 17,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.68x = 798,148,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,148,542.75/32,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.20

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