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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.08, 44,301.81 and 17,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.08, 44,301.81 and 17,958.48 is: 24,784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.08 : 44,301.81 = 17,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.08/44,301.81 = 17,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.08x = 44,301.81 × 17,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.08x = 795,593,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,593,168.85/32,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.00

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