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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.58, 44,303.09 and 17,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.58, 44,303.09 and 17,956.42 is: 24,779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.58 : 44,303.09 = 17,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.58/44,303.09 = 17,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.58x = 44,303.09 × 17,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.58x = 795,524,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,524,891.34/32,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.94

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