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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.96, 44,346.96 and 17,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.96, 44,346.96 and 17,989.36 is: 24,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.96 : 44,346.96 = 17,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.96/44,346.96 = 17,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.96x = 44,346.96 × 17,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.96x = 797,773,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,773,428.35/32,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.72

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