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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.96, 44,306.73 and 17,767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.96, 44,306.73 and 17,767.35 is: 24,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.96 : 44,306.73 = 17,767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.96/44,306.73 = 17,767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.96x = 44,306.73 × 17,767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.96x = 787,213,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,213,179.27/32,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.46

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