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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.96, 44,303.81 and 17,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.96, 44,303.81 and 17,956.07 is: 24,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.96 : 44,303.81 = 17,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.96/44,303.81 = 17,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.96x = 44,303.81 × 17,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.96x = 795,522,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,522,002.33/32,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.02

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