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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.35, 44,361.92 and 17,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.35, 44,361.92 and 17,999.30 is: 24,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.35 : 44,361.92 = 17,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.35/44,361.92 = 17,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.35x = 44,361.92 × 17,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.35x = 798,483,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,483,194.85/32,146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.00

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