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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.69, 44,309.21 and 17,960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.69, 44,309.21 and 17,960.49 is: 24,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.69 : 44,309.21 = 17,960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.69/44,309.21 = 17,960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.69x = 44,309.21 × 17,960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.69x = 795,815,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,815,123.11/32,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.58

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