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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.28, 44,348.07 and 17,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.28, 44,348.07 and 17,989 is: 24,824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.28 : 44,348.07 = 17,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.28/44,348.07 = 17,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.28x = 44,348.07 × 17,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.28x = 797,777,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,777,431.23/32,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.82

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