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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.13, 44,302.47 and 17,955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.13, 44,302.47 and 17,955.98 is: 24,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.13 : 44,302.47 = 17,955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.13/44,302.47 = 17,955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.13x = 44,302.47 × 17,955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.13x = 795,494,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,494,265.27/32,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.34

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