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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,100.96, 44,297.28 and 17,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,100.96, 44,297.28 and 17,953.68 is: 24,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,100.96 : 44,297.28 = 17,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,100.96/44,297.28 = 17,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,100.96x = 44,297.28 × 17,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,100.96x = 795,299,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,299,189.99/32,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.93

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