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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.76, 44,302.20 and 17,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.76, 44,302.20 and 17,955.92 is: 24,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.76 : 44,302.20 = 17,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.76/44,302.20 = 17,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.76x = 44,302.20 × 17,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.76x = 795,486,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,486,759.02/32,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.16

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