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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145, 44,360.10 and 17,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145, 44,360.10 and 17,997.54 is: 24,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145 : 44,360.10 = 17,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145/44,360.10 = 17,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145x = 44,360.10 × 17,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145x = 798,372,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,372,674.15/32,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.61

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