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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.74, 44,295.40 and 17,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.74, 44,295.40 and 17,952.90 is: 24,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.74 : 44,295.40 = 17,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.74/44,295.40 = 17,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.74x = 44,295.40 × 17,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.74x = 795,230,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,230,886.66/32,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.52

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