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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.79, 44,301.93 and 17,955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.79, 44,301.93 and 17,955.87 is: 24,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.79 : 44,301.93 = 17,955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.79/44,301.93 = 17,955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.79x = 44,301.93 × 17,955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.79x = 795,479,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,479,695.83/32,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.15

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