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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.14, 44,310.67 and 17,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.14, 44,310.67 and 17,961.90 is: 24,789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.14 : 44,310.67 = 17,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.14/44,310.67 = 17,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.14x = 44,310.67 × 17,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.14x = 795,903,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,903,823.47/32,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.77

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