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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.13, 44,290.44 and 17,755.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.13, 44,290.44 and 17,755.49 is: 24,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.13 : 44,290.44 = 17,755.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.13/44,290.44 = 17,755.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.13x = 44,290.44 × 17,755.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.13x = 786,398,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,398,243.06/32,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.11

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