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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.20, 44,359.65 and 17,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.20, 44,359.65 and 17,998.74 is: 24,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.20 : 44,359.65 = 17,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.20/44,359.65 = 17,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.20x = 44,359.65 × 17,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.20x = 798,417,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,417,806.84/32,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.08

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