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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.08, 44,359.72 and 17,998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.08, 44,359.72 and 17,998.43 is: 24,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.08 : 44,359.72 = 17,998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.08/44,359.72 = 17,998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.08x = 44,359.72 × 17,998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.08x = 798,405,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,405,048.44/32,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.55

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