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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.58, 44,302.50 and 17,958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.58, 44,302.50 and 17,958.98 is: 24,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.58 : 44,302.50 = 17,958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.58/44,302.50 = 17,958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.58x = 44,302.50 × 17,958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.58x = 795,627,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,627,711.45/32,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.69

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