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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.14, 44,295.96 and 17,759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.14, 44,295.96 and 17,759.50 is: 24,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.14 : 44,295.96 = 17,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.14/44,295.96 = 17,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.14x = 44,295.96 × 17,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.14x = 786,674,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,674,101.62/32,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.64

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