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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.78, 44,561.26 and 17,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.78, 44,561.26 and 17,951.58 is: 24,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.78 : 44,561.26 = 17,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.78/44,561.26 = 17,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.78x = 44,561.26 × 17,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.78x = 799,945,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,945,023.79/32,291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.40

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