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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.02, 44,299.08 and 17,953.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.02, 44,299.08 and 17,953.83 is: 24,776.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.02 : 44,299.08 = 17,953.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.02/44,299.08 = 17,953.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.02x = 44,299.08 × 17,953.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.02x = 795,338,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,338,151.48/32,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.10

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