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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.58, 44,301.60 and 17,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.58, 44,301.60 and 17,955.36 is: 24,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.58 : 44,301.60 = 17,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.58/44,301.60 = 17,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.58x = 44,301.60 × 17,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.58x = 795,451,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,451,176.58/32,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.73

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