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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.74, 44,351.52 and 17,992.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.74, 44,351.52 and 17,992.28 is: 24,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.74 : 44,351.52 = 17,992.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.74/44,351.52 = 17,992.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.74x = 44,351.52 × 17,992.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.74x = 797,984,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,984,966.27/32,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.61

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