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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.11, 44,301.29 and 17,955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.11, 44,301.29 and 17,955.06 is: 24,778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.11 : 44,301.29 = 17,955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.11/44,301.29 = 17,955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.11x = 44,301.29 × 17,955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.11x = 795,432,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,432,320.03/32,102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.19

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