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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.06, 44,306.76 and 17,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.06, 44,306.76 and 17,959.96 is: 24,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.06 : 44,306.76 = 17,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.06/44,306.76 = 17,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.06x = 44,306.76 × 17,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.06x = 795,747,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,747,637.33/32,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.20

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