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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.88, 44,569.10 and 17,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.88, 44,569.10 and 17,958.56 is: 24,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.88 : 44,569.10 = 17,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.88/44,569.10 = 17,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.88x = 44,569.10 × 17,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.88x = 800,396,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,396,856.50/32,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.18

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