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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.03, 44,560.22 and 17,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.03, 44,560.22 and 17,950.83 is: 24,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.03 : 44,560.22 = 17,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.03/44,560.22 = 17,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.03x = 44,560.22 × 17,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.03x = 799,892,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,892,756.06/32,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.36

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