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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.36, 44,309.70 and 17,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.36, 44,309.70 and 17,963.76 is: 24,791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.36 : 44,309.70 = 17,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.36/44,309.70 = 17,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.36x = 44,309.70 × 17,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.36x = 795,968,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,968,816.47/32,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.62

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