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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.98, 44,360.37 and 17,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.98, 44,360.37 and 17,997.90 is: 24,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.98 : 44,360.37 = 17,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.98/44,360.37 = 17,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.98x = 44,360.37 × 17,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.98x = 798,393,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,393,503.22/32,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.72

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