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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.45, 44,360.62 and 17,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.45, 44,360.62 and 17,998.26 is: 24,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.45 : 44,360.62 = 17,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.45/44,360.62 = 17,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.45x = 44,360.62 × 17,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.45x = 798,413,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,413,972.52/32,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.54

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