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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.51, 44,352.15 and 17,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.51, 44,352.15 and 17,990.62 is: 24,826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.51 : 44,352.15 = 17,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.51/44,352.15 = 17,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.51x = 44,352.15 × 17,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.51x = 797,922,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,922,676.83/32,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.07

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