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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.76, 44,299.44 and 17,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.76, 44,299.44 and 17,953.92 is: 24,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.76 : 44,299.44 = 17,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.76/44,299.44 = 17,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.76x = 44,299.44 × 17,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.76x = 795,348,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,348,601.80/32,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.40

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