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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.45, 44,353.33 and 17,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.45, 44,353.33 and 17,993.80 is: 24,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.45 : 44,353.33 = 17,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.45/44,353.33 = 17,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.45x = 44,353.33 × 17,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.45x = 798,084,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,084,949.35/32,140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.17

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