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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.04, 44,349.72 and 17,989.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.04, 44,349.72 and 17,989.90 is: 24,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.04 : 44,349.72 = 17,989.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.04/44,349.72 = 17,989.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.04x = 44,349.72 × 17,989.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.04x = 797,847,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,847,027.83/32,136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.17

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