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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.88, 44,359.08 and 17,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.88, 44,359.08 and 17,999.28 is: 24,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.88 : 44,359.08 = 17,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.88/44,359.08 = 17,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.88x = 44,359.08 × 17,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.88x = 798,431,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,431,501.46/32,144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.53

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