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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.38, 44,306.80 and 17,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.38, 44,306.80 and 17,959.22 is: 24,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.38 : 44,306.80 = 17,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.38/44,306.80 = 17,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.38x = 44,306.80 × 17,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.38x = 795,715,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,715,468.41/32,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.72

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