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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.40, 44,294.72 and 17,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.40, 44,294.72 and 17,950.28 is: 24,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.40 : 44,294.72 = 17,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.40/44,294.72 = 17,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.40x = 44,294.72 × 17,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.40x = 795,102,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,102,315.30/32,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.55

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