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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.08, 44,350.59 and 17,990.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.08, 44,350.59 and 17,990.86 is: 24,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.08 : 44,350.59 = 17,990.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.08/44,350.59 = 17,990.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.08x = 44,350.59 × 17,990.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.08x = 797,905,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,905,255.61/32,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.73

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