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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.66, 44,307.18 and 17,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.66, 44,307.18 and 17,959.50 is: 24,784.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.66 : 44,307.18 = 17,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.66/44,307.18 = 17,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.66x = 44,307.18 × 17,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.66x = 795,734,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,734,799.21/32,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.10

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