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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.19, 44,307.14 and 17,958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.19, 44,307.14 and 17,958.99 is: 24,784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.19 : 44,307.14 = 17,958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.19/44,307.14 = 17,958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.19x = 44,307.14 × 17,958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.19x = 795,711,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,711,394.39/32,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.51

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