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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.78, 44,613.66 and 17,990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.78, 44,613.66 and 17,990.36 is: 24,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.78 : 44,613.66 = 17,990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.78/44,613.66 = 17,990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.78x = 44,613.66 × 17,990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.78x = 802,615,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,615,804.32/32,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.90

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