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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.95, 44,359.73 and 17,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.95, 44,359.73 and 17,998.03 is: 24,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.95 : 44,359.73 = 17,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.95/44,359.73 = 17,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.95x = 44,359.73 × 17,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.95x = 798,387,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,387,529.53/32,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.11

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