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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.68, 44,304.12 and 17,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.68, 44,304.12 and 17,957.64 is: 24,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.68 : 44,304.12 = 17,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.68/44,304.12 = 17,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.68x = 44,304.12 × 17,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.68x = 795,597,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,597,437.48/32,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.35

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