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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.64, 44,295.84 and 17,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.64, 44,295.84 and 17,950.08 is: 24,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.64 : 44,295.84 = 17,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.64/44,295.84 = 17,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.64x = 44,295.84 × 17,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.64x = 795,113,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,113,871.67/32,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.50

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