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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.72, 44,358.48 and 17,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.72, 44,358.48 and 17,997.28 is: 24,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.72 : 44,358.48 = 17,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.72/44,358.48 = 17,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.72x = 44,358.48 × 17,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.72x = 798,331,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,331,984.93/32,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.01

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