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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.13, 44,301.11 and 17,954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.13, 44,301.11 and 17,954.97 is: 24,777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.13 : 44,301.11 = 17,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.13/44,301.11 = 17,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.13x = 44,301.11 × 17,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.13x = 795,425,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,425,101.02/32,102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.95

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