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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.72, 44,349.60 and 17,989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.72, 44,349.60 and 17,989.48 is: 24,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.72 : 44,349.60 = 17,989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.72/44,349.60 = 17,989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.72x = 44,349.60 × 17,989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.72x = 797,826,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,826,242.21/32,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.00

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