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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.92, 44,306 and 17,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.92, 44,306 and 17,957.72 is: 24,782.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.92 : 44,306 = 17,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.92/44,306 = 17,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.92x = 44,306 × 17,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.92x = 795,634,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,634,742.32/32,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.33

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