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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.92, 44,363.20 and 17,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.92, 44,363.20 and 17,998.64 is: 24,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.92 : 44,363.20 = 17,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.92/44,363.20 = 17,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.92x = 44,363.20 × 17,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.92x = 798,477,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,477,266.05/32,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.15

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