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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.92, 44,300.93 and 17,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.92, 44,300.93 and 17,954.78 is: 24,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.92 : 44,300.93 = 17,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.92/44,300.93 = 17,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.92x = 44,300.93 × 17,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.92x = 795,413,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,413,140.67/32,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.74

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