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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.64, 44,311.36 and 17,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.64, 44,311.36 and 17,962.40 is: 24,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.64 : 44,311.36 = 17,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.64/44,311.36 = 17,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.64x = 44,311.36 × 17,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.64x = 795,938,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,938,372.86/32,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.46

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