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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.72, 44,612.76 and 17,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.72, 44,612.76 and 17,990 is: 24,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.72 : 44,612.76 = 17,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.72/44,612.76 = 17,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.72x = 44,612.76 × 17,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.72x = 802,583,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,583,552.40/32,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.18

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