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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.54, 44,577.06 and 17,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.54, 44,577.06 and 17,960.80 is: 24,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.54 : 44,577.06 = 17,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.54/44,577.06 = 17,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.54x = 44,577.06 × 17,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.54x = 800,639,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,639,659.25/32,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.96

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