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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.44, 44,308.86 and 17,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.44, 44,308.86 and 17,960.24 is: 24,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.44 : 44,308.86 = 17,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.44/44,308.86 = 17,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.44x = 44,308.86 × 17,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.44x = 795,797,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,797,759.73/32,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.23

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