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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.61, 44,307.28 and 17,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.61, 44,307.28 and 17,959.46 is: 24,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.61 : 44,307.28 = 17,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.61/44,307.28 = 17,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.61x = 44,307.28 × 17,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.61x = 795,734,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,734,623.78/32,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.14

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