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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.80, 44,354.88 and 17,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.80, 44,354.88 and 17,993.60 is: 24,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.80 : 44,354.88 = 17,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.80/44,354.88 = 17,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.80x = 44,354.88 × 17,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.80x = 798,103,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,103,968.77/32,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.49

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