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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.32, 44,363.28 and 17,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.32, 44,363.28 and 17,999.28 is: 24,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.32 : 44,363.28 = 17,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.32/44,363.28 = 17,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.32x = 44,363.28 × 17,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.32x = 798,507,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,507,098.44/32,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.77

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