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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.64, 44,560.09 and 17,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.64, 44,560.09 and 17,950.34 is: 24,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.64 : 44,560.09 = 17,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.64/44,560.09 = 17,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.64x = 44,560.09 × 17,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.64x = 799,868,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,868,899.77/32,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.69

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