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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.78, 44,297.85 and 17,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.78, 44,297.85 and 17,952.63 is: 24,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.78 : 44,297.85 = 17,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.78/44,297.85 = 17,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.78x = 44,297.85 × 17,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.78x = 795,262,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,262,910.85/32,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.72

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