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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.09, 44,567.75 and 17,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.09, 44,567.75 and 17,759.89 is: 24,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.09 : 44,567.75 = 17,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.09/44,567.75 = 17,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.09x = 44,567.75 × 17,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.09x = 791,518,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,518,337.55/32,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.94

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