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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.28, 44,299.14 and 17,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.28, 44,299.14 and 17,951.28 is: 24,773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.28 : 44,299.14 = 17,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.28/44,299.14 = 17,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.28x = 44,299.14 × 17,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.28x = 795,226,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,226,265.90/32,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.96

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