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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.36, 44,305.56 and 17,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.36, 44,305.56 and 17,958.20 is: 24,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.36 : 44,305.56 = 17,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.36/44,305.56 = 17,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.36x = 44,305.56 × 17,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.36x = 795,648,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,648,107.59/32,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.41

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