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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.95, 44,361.11 and 17,999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.95, 44,361.11 and 17,999.03 is: 24,838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.95 : 44,361.11 = 17,999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.95/44,361.11 = 17,999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.95x = 44,361.11 × 17,999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.95x = 798,456,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,456,949.72/32,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.49

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