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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.33, 44,358.68 and 17,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.33, 44,358.68 and 17,997.68 is: 24,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.33 : 44,358.68 = 17,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.33/44,358.68 = 17,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.33x = 44,358.68 × 17,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.33x = 798,353,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,353,327.86/32,144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.52

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