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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.28, 44,297.16 and 17,952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.28, 44,297.16 and 17,952.13 is: 24,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.28 : 44,297.16 = 17,952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.28/44,297.16 = 17,952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.28x = 44,297.16 × 17,952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.28x = 795,228,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,228,153.47/32,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.02

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