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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.07, 44,306.49 and 17,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.07, 44,306.49 and 17,958.92 is: 24,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.07 : 44,306.49 = 17,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.07/44,306.49 = 17,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.07x = 44,306.49 × 17,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.07x = 795,696,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,696,555.20/32,106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.37

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