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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.16, 44,355.45 and 17,993.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.16, 44,355.45 and 17,993.00 is: 24,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.16 : 44,355.45 = 17,993.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.16/44,355.45 = 17,993.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.16x = 44,355.45 × 17,993.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.16x = 798,087,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,087,390.07/32,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.47

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