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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,138.73, 44,348.99 and 17,989.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,138.73, 44,348.99 and 17,989.65 is: 24,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,138.73 : 44,348.99 = 17,989.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,138.73/44,348.99 = 17,989.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,138.73x = 44,348.99 × 17,989.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,138.73x = 797,822,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,822,718.01/32,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.34

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