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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.08, 44,287.02 and 17,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.08, 44,287.02 and 17,950.50 is: 24,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.08 : 44,287.02 = 17,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.08/44,287.02 = 17,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.08x = 44,287.02 × 17,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.08x = 794,974,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,974,152.51/32,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.35

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