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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.88, 44,291.48 and 17,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.88, 44,291.48 and 17,755.34 is: 24,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.88 : 44,291.48 = 17,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.88/44,291.48 = 17,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.88x = 44,291.48 × 17,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.88x = 786,410,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,410,308.82/32,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.91

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