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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.12, 44,302.48 and 17,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.12, 44,302.48 and 17,955.96 is: 24,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.12 : 44,302.48 = 17,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.12/44,302.48 = 17,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.12x = 44,302.48 × 17,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.12x = 795,493,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,493,558.78/32,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.32

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