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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.96, 44,358.16 and 17,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.96, 44,358.16 and 17,997.31 is: 24,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.96 : 44,358.16 = 17,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.96/44,358.16 = 17,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.96x = 44,358.16 × 17,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.96x = 798,327,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,327,379.75/32,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.00

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