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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,100.69, 44,299.07 and 17,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,100.69, 44,299.07 and 17,952.63 is: 24,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,100.69 : 44,299.07 = 17,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,100.69/44,299.07 = 17,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,100.69x = 44,299.07 × 17,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,100.69x = 795,284,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,284,813.05/32,100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.70

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