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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.28, 44,359.68 and 17,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.28, 44,359.68 and 17,998.72 is: 24,837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.28 : 44,359.68 = 17,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.28/44,359.68 = 17,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.28x = 44,359.68 × 17,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.28x = 798,417,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,417,459.61/32,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.78

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