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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.95, 44,303.36 and 17,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.95, 44,303.36 and 17,956.76 is: 24,780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.95 : 44,303.36 = 17,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.95/44,303.36 = 17,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.95x = 44,303.36 × 17,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.95x = 795,544,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,544,491.41/32,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.27

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