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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.14, 44,350.12 and 17,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.14, 44,350.12 and 17,990.88 is: 24,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.14 : 44,350.12 = 17,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.14/44,350.12 = 17,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.14x = 44,350.12 × 17,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.14x = 797,897,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,897,686.91/32,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.90

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