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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.20, 44,349.12 and 17,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.20, 44,349.12 and 17,989.20 is: 24,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.20 : 44,349.12 = 17,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.20/44,349.12 = 17,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.20x = 44,349.12 × 17,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.20x = 797,805,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,805,189.50/32,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.98

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