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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.30, 44,299.54 and 17,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.30, 44,299.54 and 17,954.13 is: 24,776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.30 : 44,299.54 = 17,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.30/44,299.54 = 17,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.30x = 44,299.54 × 17,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.30x = 795,359,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,359,700.10/32,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.56

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