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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.18, 44,354.48 and 17,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.18, 44,354.48 and 17,994.18 is: 24,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.18 : 44,354.48 = 17,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.18/44,354.48 = 17,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.18x = 44,354.48 × 17,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.18x = 798,122,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,122,496.93/32,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.77

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