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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.63, 44,360.91 and 17,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.63, 44,360.91 and 17,998.47 is: 24,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.63 : 44,360.91 = 17,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.63/44,360.91 = 17,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.63x = 44,360.91 × 17,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.63x = 798,428,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,428,507.81/32,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.86

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