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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.80, 44,307.36 and 17,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.80, 44,307.36 and 17,958.72 is: 24,784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.80 : 44,307.36 = 17,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.80/44,307.36 = 17,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.80x = 44,307.36 × 17,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.80x = 795,703,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,703,472.18/32,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.56

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