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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.38, 44,306.06 and 17,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.38, 44,306.06 and 17,960.54 is: 24,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.38 : 44,306.06 = 17,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.38/44,306.06 = 17,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.38x = 44,306.06 × 17,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.38x = 795,760,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,760,762.87/32,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.13

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