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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.63, 44,303.65 and 17,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.63, 44,303.65 and 17,958.79 is: 24,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.63 : 44,303.65 = 17,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.63/44,303.65 = 17,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.63x = 44,303.65 × 17,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.63x = 795,639,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,639,946.58/32,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.72

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