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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.48, 44,362.44 and 17,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.48, 44,362.44 and 17,999.40 is: 24,837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.48 : 44,362.44 = 17,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.48/44,362.44 = 17,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.48x = 44,362.44 × 17,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.48x = 798,497,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,497,302.54/32,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.79

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