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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.99, 44,305.62 and 17,958.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.99, 44,305.62 and 17,958.53 is: 24,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.99 : 44,305.62 = 17,958.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.99/44,305.62 = 17,958.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.99x = 44,305.62 × 17,958.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.99x = 795,663,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,663,584.41/32,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.41

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