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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.20, 44,350.74 and 17,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.20, 44,350.74 and 17,989.74 is: 24,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.20 : 44,350.74 = 17,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.20/44,350.74 = 17,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.20x = 44,350.74 × 17,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.20x = 797,858,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,858,281.41/32,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.63

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