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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.16, 44,301.16 and 17,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.16, 44,301.16 and 17,955.72 is: 24,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.16 : 44,301.16 = 17,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.16/44,301.16 = 17,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.16x = 44,301.16 × 17,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.16x = 795,459,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,459,224.64/32,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.22

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