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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.74, 44,348.76 and 17,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.74, 44,348.76 and 17,990.28 is: 24,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.74 : 44,348.76 = 17,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.74/44,348.76 = 17,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.74x = 44,348.76 × 17,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.74x = 797,846,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,846,610.05/32,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.85

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