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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.20, 44,306.88 and 17,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.20, 44,306.88 and 17,959.04 is: 24,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.20 : 44,306.88 = 17,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.20/44,306.88 = 17,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.20x = 44,306.88 × 17,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.20x = 795,709,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,709,030.20/32,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.88

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