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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.20, 44,354.36 and 17,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.20, 44,354.36 and 17,994.56 is: 24,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.20 : 44,354.36 = 17,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.20/44,354.36 = 17,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.20x = 44,354.36 × 17,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.20x = 798,137,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,137,192.28/32,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.22

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