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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.68, 44,348.28 and 17,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.68, 44,348.28 and 17,989.64 is: 24,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.68 : 44,348.28 = 17,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.68/44,348.28 = 17,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.68x = 44,348.28 × 17,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.68x = 797,809,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,809,591.82/32,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.51

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