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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.82, 44,358.18 and 17,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.82, 44,358.18 and 17,996.90 is: 24,835.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.82 : 44,358.18 = 17,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.82/44,358.18 = 17,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.82x = 44,358.18 × 17,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.82x = 798,309,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,309,729.64/32,143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.56

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