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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,535.63, 44,897.30 and 17,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,535.63, 44,897.30 and 17,998.94 is: 24,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,535.63 : 44,897.30 = 17,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,535.63/44,897.30 = 17,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,535.63x = 44,897.30 × 17,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,535.63x = 808,103,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,103,808.86/32,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.50

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