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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.74, 44,294.02 and 17,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.74, 44,294.02 and 17,951.90 is: 24,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.74 : 44,294.02 = 17,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.74/44,294.02 = 17,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.74x = 44,294.02 × 17,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.74x = 795,161,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,161,817.64/32,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.14

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