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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.56, 44,303.64 and 17,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.56, 44,303.64 and 17,957.52 is: 24,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.56 : 44,303.64 = 17,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.56/44,303.64 = 17,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.56x = 44,303.64 × 17,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.56x = 795,583,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,583,501.37/32,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.01

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