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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.78, 44,350.74 and 17,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.78, 44,350.74 and 17,990.59 is: 24,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.78 : 44,350.74 = 17,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.78/44,350.74 = 17,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.78x = 44,350.74 × 17,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.78x = 797,895,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,895,979.54/32,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.35

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