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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.44, 44,307.48 and 17,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.44, 44,307.48 and 17,959.24 is: 24,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.44 : 44,307.48 = 17,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.44/44,307.48 = 17,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.44x = 44,307.48 × 17,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.44x = 795,728,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,728,667.12/32,105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.85

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