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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.39, 44,296.34 and 17,758.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.39, 44,296.34 and 17,758.85 is: 24,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.39 : 44,296.34 = 17,758.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.39/44,296.34 = 17,758.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.39x = 44,296.34 × 17,758.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.39x = 786,651,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,651,996.50/32,099.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.76

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