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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.45, 44,359.04 and 17,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.45, 44,359.04 and 17,997.53 is: 24,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.45 : 44,359.04 = 17,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.45/44,359.04 = 17,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.45x = 44,359.04 × 17,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.45x = 798,352,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,352,976.37/32,144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.42

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