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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.79, 44,297.79 and 17,952.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.79, 44,297.79 and 17,952.87 is: 24,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.79 : 44,297.79 = 17,952.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.79/44,297.79 = 17,952.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.79x = 44,297.79 × 17,952.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.79x = 795,272,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,272,465.16/32,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.01

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