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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.75, 44,300.94 and 17,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.75, 44,300.94 and 17,955.74 is: 24,778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.75 : 44,300.94 = 17,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.75/44,300.94 = 17,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.75x = 44,300.94 × 17,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.75x = 795,456,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,456,160.40/32,102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.44

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