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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,142.25, 44,356.32 and 17,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,142.25, 44,356.32 and 17,995.39 is: 24,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,142.25 : 44,356.32 = 17,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,142.25/44,356.32 = 17,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,142.25x = 44,356.32 × 17,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,142.25x = 798,209,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,209,277.36/32,142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.65

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