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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.12, 44,303.10 and 17,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.12, 44,303.10 and 17,956.28 is: 24,780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.12 : 44,303.10 = 17,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.12/44,303.10 = 17,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.12x = 44,303.10 × 17,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.12x = 795,518,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,518,868.47/32,102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.88

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