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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.95, 44,360.06 and 17,997.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.95, 44,360.06 and 17,997.03 is: 24,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.95 : 44,360.06 = 17,997.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.95/44,360.06 = 17,997.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.95x = 44,360.06 × 17,997.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.95x = 798,349,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,349,240.64/32,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.69

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