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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.58, 44,299.17 and 17,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.58, 44,299.17 and 17,952.12 is: 24,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.58 : 44,299.17 = 17,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.58/44,299.17 = 17,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.58x = 44,299.17 × 17,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.58x = 795,264,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,264,015.74/32,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.90

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