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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.36, 44,295.12 and 17,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.36, 44,295.12 and 17,950.08 is: 24,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.36 : 44,295.12 = 17,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.36/44,295.12 = 17,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.36x = 44,295.12 × 17,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.36x = 795,100,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,100,947.61/32,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.54

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