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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.54, 44,294.94 and 17,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.54, 44,294.94 and 17,951.16 is: 24,772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.54 : 44,294.94 = 17,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.54/44,294.94 = 17,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.54x = 44,294.94 × 17,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.54x = 795,145,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,145,555.13/32,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.79

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