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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.89, 44,346.85 and 17,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.89, 44,346.85 and 17,988 is: 24,821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.89 : 44,346.85 = 17,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.89/44,346.85 = 17,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.89x = 44,346.85 × 17,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.89x = 797,711,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,711,137.80/32,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.52

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