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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.13, 44,305.72 and 17,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.13, 44,305.72 and 17,960.29 is: 24,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.13 : 44,305.72 = 17,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.13/44,305.72 = 17,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.13x = 44,305.72 × 17,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.13x = 795,743,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,743,579.86/32,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.79

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