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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.49, 44,295.48 and 17,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.49, 44,295.48 and 17,758.48 is: 24,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.49 : 44,295.48 = 17,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.49/44,295.48 = 17,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.49x = 44,295.48 × 17,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.49x = 786,620,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,620,395.67/32,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.70

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