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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,142.15, 44,356.14 and 17,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,142.15, 44,356.14 and 17,995.01 is: 24,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,142.15 : 44,356.14 = 17,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,142.15/44,356.14 = 17,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,142.15x = 44,356.14 × 17,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,142.15x = 798,188,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,188,961.08/32,142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.09

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