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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.12, 44,301.72 and 17,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.12, 44,301.72 and 17,955.28 is: 24,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.12 : 44,301.72 = 17,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.12/44,301.72 = 17,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.12x = 44,301.72 × 17,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.12x = 795,449,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,449,787.08/32,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.50

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