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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.25, 44,297.13 and 17,952.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.25, 44,297.13 and 17,952.09 is: 24,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.25 : 44,297.13 = 17,952.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.25/44,297.13 = 17,952.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.25x = 44,297.13 × 17,952.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.25x = 795,226,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,226,064.50/32,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.98

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