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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.07, 44,300.69 and 17,566.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.07, 44,300.69 and 17,566.23 is: 24,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.07 : 44,300.69 = 17,566.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.07/44,300.69 = 17,566.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.07x = 44,300.69 × 17,566.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.07x = 778,196,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,196,220.45/32,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.06

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