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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.44, 44,349.84 and 17,797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.44, 44,349.84 and 17,797.74 is: 24,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.44 : 44,349.84 = 17,797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.44/44,349.84 = 17,797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.44x = 44,349.84 × 17,797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.44x = 789,326,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,326,921.36/32,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.98

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