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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.27, 44,299.04 and 17,952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.27, 44,299.04 and 17,952.21 is: 24,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.27 : 44,299.04 = 17,952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.27/44,299.04 = 17,952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.27x = 44,299.04 × 17,952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.27x = 795,265,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,265,579.12/32,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.20

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