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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.11, 44,575.08 and 17,959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.11, 44,575.08 and 17,959.37 is: 24,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.11 : 44,575.08 = 17,959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.11/44,575.08 = 17,959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.11x = 44,575.08 × 17,959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.11x = 800,540,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,540,041.83/32,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.98

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