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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.16, 44,293.46 and 17,757.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.16, 44,293.46 and 17,757.65 is: 24,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.16 : 44,293.46 = 17,757.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.16/44,293.46 = 17,757.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.16x = 44,293.46 × 17,757.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.16x = 786,547,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,547,781.91/32,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.45

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