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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.13, 44,299.73 and 17,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.13, 44,299.73 and 17,953.97 is: 24,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.13 : 44,299.73 = 17,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.13/44,299.73 = 17,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.13x = 44,299.73 × 17,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.13x = 795,355,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,355,712.16/32,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.57

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