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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.63, 44,291.13 and 17,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.63, 44,291.13 and 17,755.99 is: 24,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.63 : 44,291.13 = 17,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.63/44,291.13 = 17,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.63x = 44,291.13 × 17,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.63x = 786,432,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,432,639.91/32,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.80

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