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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.13, 44,347.37 and 17,988.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.13, 44,347.37 and 17,988.89 is: 24,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.13 : 44,347.37 = 17,988.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.13/44,347.37 = 17,988.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.13x = 44,347.37 × 17,988.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.13x = 797,759,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,759,649.04/32,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.16

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