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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.88, 44,304.90 and 17,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.88, 44,304.90 and 17,957.72 is: 24,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.88 : 44,304.90 = 17,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.88/44,304.90 = 17,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.88x = 44,304.90 × 17,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.88x = 795,614,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,614,767.30/32,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.74

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