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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.45, 44,349.19 and 17,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.45, 44,349.19 and 17,990.80 is: 24,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.45 : 44,349.19 = 17,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.45/44,349.19 = 17,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.45x = 44,349.19 × 17,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.45x = 797,877,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,877,407.45/32,137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.03

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