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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.54, 44,575.68 and 17,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.54, 44,575.68 and 17,959.80 is: 24,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.54 : 44,575.68 = 17,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.54/44,575.68 = 17,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.54x = 44,575.68 × 17,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.54x = 800,570,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,570,297.66/32,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.58

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