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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.74, 44,364.33 and 17,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.74, 44,364.33 and 17,999.46 is: 24,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.74 : 44,364.33 = 17,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.74/44,364.33 = 17,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.74x = 44,364.33 × 17,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.74x = 798,533,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,533,983.26/32,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.28

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