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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.58, 44,303.88 and 17,959.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.58, 44,303.88 and 17,959.98 is: 24,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.58 : 44,303.88 = 17,959.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.58/44,303.88 = 17,959.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.58x = 44,303.88 × 17,959.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.58x = 795,696,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,696,798.72/32,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.07

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