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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.57, 44,307.65 and 17,959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.57, 44,307.65 and 17,959.37 is: 24,785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.57 : 44,307.65 = 17,959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.57/44,307.65 = 17,959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.57x = 44,307.65 × 17,959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.57x = 795,737,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,737,303.54/32,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.03

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