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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.08, 44,361.10 and 17,999.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.08, 44,361.10 and 17,999.43 is: 24,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.08 : 44,361.10 = 17,999.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.08/44,361.10 = 17,999.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.08x = 44,361.10 × 17,999.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.08x = 798,474,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,474,514.17/32,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.94

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