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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.78, 44,559.88 and 17,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.78, 44,559.88 and 17,950.58 is: 24,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.78 : 44,559.88 = 17,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.78/44,559.88 = 17,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.78x = 44,559.88 × 17,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.78x = 799,875,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,875,423.05/32,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.02

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