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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,100.96, 44,299.92 and 17,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,100.96, 44,299.92 and 17,955.36 is: 24,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,100.96 : 44,299.92 = 17,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,100.96/44,299.92 = 17,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,100.96x = 44,299.92 × 17,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,100.96x = 795,421,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,421,011.57/32,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.73

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