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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.92, 44,308.56 and 17,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.92, 44,308.56 and 17,962.16 is: 24,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.92 : 44,308.56 = 17,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.92/44,308.56 = 17,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.92x = 44,308.56 × 17,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.92x = 795,877,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,877,444.09/32,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.35

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