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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.68, 44,306.18 and 17,956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.68, 44,306.18 and 17,956.68 is: 24,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.68 : 44,306.18 = 17,956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.68/44,306.18 = 17,956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.68x = 44,306.18 × 17,956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.68x = 795,591,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,591,896.28/32,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.18

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