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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.79, 44,291.36 and 17,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.79, 44,291.36 and 17,755.25 is: 24,501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.79 : 44,291.36 = 17,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.79/44,291.36 = 17,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.79x = 44,291.36 × 17,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.79x = 786,403,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,403,859.41/32,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.78

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