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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.34, 44,362.10 and 17,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.34, 44,362.10 and 17,999.18 is: 24,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.34 : 44,362.10 = 17,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.34/44,362.10 = 17,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.34x = 44,362.10 × 17,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.34x = 798,481,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,481,423.08/32,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.95

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