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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.03, 44,362.11 and 17,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.03, 44,362.11 and 17,998.84 is: 24,838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.03 : 44,362.11 = 17,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.03/44,362.11 = 17,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.03x = 44,362.11 × 17,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.03x = 798,466,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,466,519.95/32,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.73

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