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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.70, 44,302.59 and 17,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.70, 44,302.59 and 17,954.70 is: 24,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.70 : 44,302.59 = 17,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.70/44,302.59 = 17,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.70x = 44,302.59 × 17,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.70x = 795,439,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,439,712.67/32,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.97

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