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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.99, 44,296.40 and 17,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.99, 44,296.40 and 17,759.27 is: 24,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.99 : 44,296.40 = 17,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.99/44,296.40 = 17,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.99x = 44,296.40 × 17,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.99x = 786,671,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,671,638.83/32,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.91

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