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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.06, 44,293.50 and 17,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.06, 44,293.50 and 17,949.87 is: 24,770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.06 : 44,293.50 = 17,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.06/44,293.50 = 17,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.06x = 44,293.50 × 17,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.06x = 795,062,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,062,566.85/32,097.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.57

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