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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.36, 44,295.88 and 17,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.36, 44,295.88 and 17,951.20 is: 24,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.36 : 44,295.88 = 17,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.36/44,295.88 = 17,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.36x = 44,295.88 × 17,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.36x = 795,164,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,164,201.06/32,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.74

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