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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.63, 44,296.65 and 17,759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.63, 44,296.65 and 17,759.99 is: 24,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.63 : 44,296.65 = 17,759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.63/44,296.65 = 17,759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.63x = 44,296.65 × 17,759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.63x = 786,707,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,707,839.55/32,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.32

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