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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.93, 44,360.73 and 17,999.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.93, 44,360.73 and 17,999.01 is: 24,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.93 : 44,360.73 = 17,999.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.93/44,360.73 = 17,999.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.93x = 44,360.73 × 17,999.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.93x = 798,449,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,449,222.88/32,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.27

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