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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.99, 44,363.30 and 17,998.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.99, 44,363.30 and 17,998.71 is: 24,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.99 : 44,363.30 = 17,998.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.99/44,363.30 = 17,998.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.99x = 44,363.30 × 17,998.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.99x = 798,482,081.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,482,081.35/32,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.24

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