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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.83, 44,357.99 and 17,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.83, 44,357.99 and 17,997.18 is: 24,835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.83 : 44,357.99 = 17,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.83/44,357.99 = 17,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.83x = 44,357.99 × 17,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.83x = 798,318,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,318,730.47/32,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.83

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