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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.04, 44,293.08 and 17,756.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.04, 44,293.08 and 17,756.50 is: 24,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.04 : 44,293.08 = 17,756.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.04/44,293.08 = 17,756.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.04x = 44,293.08 × 17,756.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.04x = 786,489,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,489,853.55/32,097.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.50

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