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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.13, 44,360.22 and 17,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.13, 44,360.22 and 17,997.97 is: 24,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.13 : 44,360.22 = 17,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.13/44,360.22 = 17,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.13x = 44,360.22 × 17,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.13x = 798,393,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,393,953.75/32,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.17

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