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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.28, 44,573.19 and 17,959.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.28, 44,573.19 and 17,959.31 is: 24,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.28 : 44,573.19 = 17,959.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.28/44,573.19 = 17,959.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.28x = 44,573.19 × 17,959.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.28x = 800,503,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,503,736.90/32,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.95

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