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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.08, 44,346.78 and 17,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.08, 44,346.78 and 17,989.86 is: 24,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.08 : 44,346.78 = 17,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.08/44,346.78 = 17,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.08x = 44,346.78 × 17,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.08x = 797,792,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,792,363.65/32,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.99

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