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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.49, 44,299.82 and 17,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.49, 44,299.82 and 17,954.34 is: 24,776.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.49 : 44,299.82 = 17,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.49/44,299.82 = 17,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.49x = 44,299.82 × 17,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.49x = 795,373,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,373,841.65/32,101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.85

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