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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.49, 44,295.71 and 17,758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.49, 44,295.71 and 17,758.77 is: 24,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.49 : 44,295.71 = 17,758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.49/44,295.71 = 17,758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.49x = 44,295.71 × 17,758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.49x = 786,637,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,637,237.08/32,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.22

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