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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.72, 44,350.98 and 17,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.72, 44,350.98 and 17,990.48 is: 24,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.72 : 44,350.98 = 17,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.72/44,350.98 = 17,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.72x = 44,350.98 × 17,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.72x = 797,895,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,895,418.67/32,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.38

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