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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.26, 44,293.50 and 17,949.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.26, 44,293.50 and 17,949.15 is: 24,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.26 : 44,293.50 = 17,949.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.26/44,293.50 = 17,949.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.26x = 44,293.50 × 17,949.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.26x = 795,030,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,030,675.53/32,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.97

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