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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.74, 44,296.11 and 17,951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.74, 44,296.11 and 17,951.64 is: 24,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.74 : 44,296.11 = 17,951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.74/44,296.11 = 17,951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.74x = 44,296.11 × 17,951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.74x = 795,187,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,187,820.12/32,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.18

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