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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.62, 44,306.55 and 17,958.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.62, 44,306.55 and 17,958.78 is: 24,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.62 : 44,306.55 = 17,958.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.62/44,306.55 = 17,958.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.62x = 44,306.55 × 17,958.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.62x = 795,691,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,691,584.01/32,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.33

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