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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.45, 44,361.80 and 17,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.45, 44,361.80 and 17,999.53 is: 24,839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.45 : 44,361.80 = 17,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.45/44,361.80 = 17,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.45x = 44,361.80 × 17,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.45x = 798,491,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,491,549.95/32,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.18

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