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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.38, 44,360.57 and 17,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.38, 44,360.57 and 17,998.22 is: 24,837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.38 : 44,360.57 = 17,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.38/44,360.57 = 17,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.38x = 44,360.57 × 17,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.38x = 798,411,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,411,253.19/32,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.52

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