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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.24, 44,363.64 and 17,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.24, 44,363.64 and 17,998.96 is: 24,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.24 : 44,363.64 = 17,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.24/44,363.64 = 17,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.24x = 44,363.64 × 17,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.24x = 798,499,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,499,381.81/32,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.59

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