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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.18, 44,306.19 and 17,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.18, 44,306.19 and 17,959.14 is: 24,783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.18 : 44,306.19 = 17,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.18/44,306.19 = 17,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.18x = 44,306.19 × 17,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.18x = 795,701,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,701,069.08/32,106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.42

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