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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.04, 44,363.50 and 17,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.04, 44,363.50 and 17,999.84 is: 24,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.04 : 44,363.50 = 17,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.04/44,363.50 = 17,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.04x = 44,363.50 × 17,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.04x = 798,535,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,535,901.84/32,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.11

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