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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.04, 44,353.32 and 17,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.04, 44,353.32 and 17,993.12 is: 24,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.04 : 44,353.32 = 17,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.04/44,353.32 = 17,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.04x = 44,353.32 × 17,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.04x = 798,054,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,054,609.16/32,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.54

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