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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.24, 44,295.36 and 17,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.24, 44,295.36 and 17,758.52 is: 24,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.24 : 44,295.36 = 17,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.24/44,295.36 = 17,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.24x = 44,295.36 × 17,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.24x = 786,620,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,620,036.47/32,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.88

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