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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.06, 44,304.48 and 17,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.06, 44,304.48 and 17,957.22 is: 24,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.06 : 44,304.48 = 17,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.06/44,304.48 = 17,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.06x = 44,304.48 × 17,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.06x = 795,585,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,585,294.35/32,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.23

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