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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.88, 44,296.34 and 17,951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.88, 44,296.34 and 17,951.69 is: 24,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.88 : 44,296.34 = 17,951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.88/44,296.34 = 17,951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.88x = 44,296.34 × 17,951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.88x = 795,194,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,194,184.80/32,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.27

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