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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.54, 44,354.01 and 17,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.54, 44,354.01 and 17,993.62 is: 24,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.54 : 44,354.01 = 17,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.54/44,354.01 = 17,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.54x = 44,354.01 × 17,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.54x = 798,089,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,089,201.42/32,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.23

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