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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.29, 44,292.05 and 17,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.29, 44,292.05 and 17,755.75 is: 24,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.29 : 44,292.05 = 17,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.29/44,292.05 = 17,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.29x = 44,292.05 × 17,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.29x = 786,438,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,438,256.55/32,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.47

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