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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.58, 44,301.71 and 17,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.58, 44,301.71 and 17,955.42 is: 24,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.58 : 44,301.71 = 17,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.58/44,301.71 = 17,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.58x = 44,301.71 × 17,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.58x = 795,455,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,455,887.22/32,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.57

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