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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.97, 44,304.91 and 17,957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.97, 44,304.91 and 17,957.81 is: 24,781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.97 : 44,304.91 = 17,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.97/44,304.91 = 17,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.97x = 44,304.91 × 17,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.97x = 795,619,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,619,221.71/32,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.81

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