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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.48, 44,295.65 and 17,951.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.48, 44,295.65 and 17,951.33 is: 24,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.48 : 44,295.65 = 17,951.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.48/44,295.65 = 17,951.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.48x = 44,295.65 × 17,951.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.48x = 795,165,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,165,830.71/32,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.69

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