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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.62, 44,307.93 and 17,959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.62, 44,307.93 and 17,959.78 is: 24,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.62 : 44,307.93 = 17,959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.62/44,307.93 = 17,959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.62x = 44,307.93 × 17,959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.62x = 795,760,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,760,675.06/32,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.71

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