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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.20, 44,302.52 and 17,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.20, 44,302.52 and 17,955.12 is: 24,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.20 : 44,302.52 = 17,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.20/44,302.52 = 17,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.20x = 44,302.52 × 17,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.20x = 795,457,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,457,062.90/32,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.12

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