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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.68, 44,350.26 and 17,988.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.68, 44,350.26 and 17,988.68 is: 24,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.68 : 44,350.26 = 17,988.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.68/44,350.26 = 17,988.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.68x = 44,350.26 × 17,988.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.68x = 797,802,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,802,635.06/32,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.30

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