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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.92, 44,350.32 and 17,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.92, 44,350.32 and 17,994.08 is: 24,831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.92 : 44,350.32 = 17,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.92/44,350.32 = 17,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.92x = 44,350.32 × 17,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.92x = 798,043,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,043,206.11/32,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.83

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