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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.45, 44,303.63 and 17,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.45, 44,303.63 and 17,955.45 is: 24,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.45 : 44,303.63 = 17,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.45/44,303.63 = 17,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.45x = 44,303.63 × 17,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.45x = 795,491,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,491,523.51/32,103.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.00

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