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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.03, 44,360.73 and 17,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.03, 44,360.73 and 17,997.84 is: 24,837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.03 : 44,360.73 = 17,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.03/44,360.73 = 17,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.03x = 44,360.73 × 17,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.03x = 798,397,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,397,320.82/32,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.35

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