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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.86, 44,303.68 and 17,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.86, 44,303.68 and 17,955.97 is: 24,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.86 : 44,303.68 = 17,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.86/44,303.68 = 17,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.86x = 44,303.68 × 17,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.86x = 795,515,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,515,471.15/32,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.89

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