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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.11, 44,300.52 and 17,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.11, 44,300.52 and 17,954.46 is: 24,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.11 : 44,300.52 = 17,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.11/44,300.52 = 17,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.11x = 44,300.52 × 17,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.11x = 795,391,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,391,914.32/32,101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.71

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