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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,136.94, 44,349.15 and 17,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,136.94, 44,349.15 and 17,797.24 is: 24,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,136.94 : 44,349.15 = 17,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,136.94/44,349.15 = 17,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,136.94x = 44,349.15 × 17,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,136.94x = 789,292,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,292,466.35/32,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.29

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