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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.96, 44,295.20 and 17,950.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.96, 44,295.20 and 17,950.85 is: 24,772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.96 : 44,295.20 = 17,950.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.96/44,295.20 = 17,950.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.96x = 44,295.20 × 17,950.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.96x = 795,136,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,136,490.92/32,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.18

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