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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.68, 44,306.88 and 17,959.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.68, 44,306.88 and 17,959.64 is: 24,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.68 : 44,306.88 = 17,959.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.68/44,306.88 = 17,959.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.68x = 44,306.88 × 17,959.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.68x = 795,735,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,735,614.32/32,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.11

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