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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.13, 44,304.35 and 17,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.13, 44,304.35 and 17,959.29 is: 24,783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.13 : 44,304.35 = 17,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.13/44,304.35 = 17,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.13x = 44,304.35 × 17,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.13x = 795,674,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,674,580.12/32,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.41

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