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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.69, 44,307.83 and 17,959.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.69, 44,307.83 and 17,959.49 is: 24,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.69 : 44,307.83 = 17,959.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.69/44,307.83 = 17,959.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.69x = 44,307.83 × 17,959.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.69x = 795,745,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,745,940.01/32,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.20

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