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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.65, 44,358.21 and 17,996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.65, 44,358.21 and 17,996.51 is: 24,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.65 : 44,358.21 = 17,996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.65/44,358.21 = 17,996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.65x = 44,358.21 × 17,996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.65x = 798,292,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,292,748.06/32,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.16

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