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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.86, 44,294.79 and 17,950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.86, 44,294.79 and 17,950.70 is: 24,771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.86 : 44,294.79 = 17,950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.86/44,294.79 = 17,950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.86x = 44,294.79 × 17,950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.86x = 795,122,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,122,530.27/32,097.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.82

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