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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.20, 44,357.12 and 17,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.20, 44,357.12 and 17,996.56 is: 24,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.20 : 44,357.12 = 17,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.20/44,357.12 = 17,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.20x = 44,357.12 × 17,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.20x = 798,275,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,275,571.51/32,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.98

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