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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.36, 44,305.56 and 17,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.36, 44,305.56 and 17,960.76 is: 24,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.36 : 44,305.56 = 17,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.36/44,305.56 = 17,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.36x = 44,305.56 × 17,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.36x = 795,761,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,761,529.83/32,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.48

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