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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.60, 44,615.07 and 17,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.60, 44,615.07 and 17,989.04 is: 24,822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.60 : 44,615.07 = 17,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.60/44,615.07 = 17,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.60x = 44,615.07 × 17,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.60x = 802,582,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,582,356.64/32,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.70

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