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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.70, 44,348.67 and 17,988.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.70, 44,348.67 and 17,988.78 is: 24,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.70 : 44,348.67 = 17,988.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.70/44,348.67 = 17,988.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.70x = 44,348.67 × 17,988.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.70x = 797,778,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,778,467.92/32,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.30

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