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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.98, 44,357.52 and 17,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.98, 44,357.52 and 17,995.90 is: 24,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.98 : 44,357.52 = 17,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.98/44,357.52 = 17,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.98x = 44,357.52 × 17,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.98x = 798,253,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,253,494.17/32,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.91

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