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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.68, 44,361.48 and 17,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.68, 44,361.48 and 17,998.40 is: 24,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.68 : 44,361.48 = 17,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.68/44,361.48 = 17,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.68x = 44,361.48 × 17,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.68x = 798,435,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,435,661.63/32,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.04

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