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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.14, 44,297.48 and 17,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.14, 44,297.48 and 17,951.09 is: 24,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.14 : 44,297.48 = 17,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.14/44,297.48 = 17,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.14x = 44,297.48 × 17,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.14x = 795,187,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,187,873.64/32,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.64

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