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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.06, 44,305.38 and 17,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.06, 44,305.38 and 17,958.96 is: 24,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.06 : 44,305.38 = 17,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.06/44,305.38 = 17,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.06x = 44,305.38 × 17,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.06x = 795,678,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,678,547.20/32,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.82

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