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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.97, 44,360.21 and 17,998.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.97, 44,360.21 and 17,998.53 is: 24,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.97 : 44,360.21 = 17,998.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.97/44,360.21 = 17,998.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.97x = 44,360.21 × 17,998.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.97x = 798,418,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,418,480.50/32,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.74

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