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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.68, 44,362.86 and 17,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.68, 44,362.86 and 17,999.40 is: 24,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.68 : 44,362.86 = 17,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.68/44,362.86 = 17,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.68x = 44,362.86 × 17,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.68x = 798,504,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,504,862.28/32,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.42

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