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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.54, 44,352.63 and 17,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.54, 44,352.63 and 17,992.62 is: 24,829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.54 : 44,352.63 = 17,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.54/44,352.63 = 17,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.54x = 44,352.63 × 17,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.54x = 798,020,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,020,017.59/32,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.85

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