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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.70, 44,362.35 and 17,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.70, 44,362.35 and 17,999.51 is: 24,839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.70 : 44,362.35 = 17,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.70/44,362.35 = 17,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.70x = 44,362.35 × 17,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.70x = 798,500,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,500,340.64/32,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.27

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