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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.11, 44,299.91 and 17,954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.11, 44,299.91 and 17,954.06 is: 24,776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.11 : 44,299.91 = 17,954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.11/44,299.91 = 17,954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.11x = 44,299.91 × 17,954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.11x = 795,363,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,363,065.52/32,101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.81

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