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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.58, 44,301.94 and 17,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.58, 44,301.94 and 17,954.12 is: 24,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.58 : 44,301.94 = 17,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.58/44,301.94 = 17,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.58x = 44,301.94 × 17,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.58x = 795,402,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,402,346.99/32,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.67

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