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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,100.58, 44,302.98 and 17,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,100.58, 44,302.98 and 17,956.36 is: 24,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,100.58 : 44,302.98 = 17,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,100.58/44,302.98 = 17,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,100.58x = 44,302.98 × 17,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,100.58x = 795,520,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,520,257.95/32,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.11

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