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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.68, 44,353.32 and 17,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.68, 44,353.32 and 17,996.24 is: 24,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.68 : 44,353.32 = 17,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.68/44,353.32 = 17,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.68x = 44,353.32 × 17,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.68x = 798,192,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,192,991.52/32,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.49

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