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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.10, 44,298.72 and 17,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.10, 44,298.72 and 17,952.90 is: 24,776.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.10 : 44,298.72 = 17,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.10/44,298.72 = 17,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.10x = 44,298.72 × 17,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.10x = 795,290,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,290,490.29/32,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.10

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