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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.03, 44,360.24 and 17,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.03, 44,360.24 and 17,998.57 is: 24,837.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.03 : 44,360.24 = 17,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.03/44,360.24 = 17,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.03x = 44,360.24 × 17,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.03x = 798,420,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,420,663.06/32,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.31

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