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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.36, 44,308.32 and 17,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.36, 44,308.32 and 17,960.20 is: 24,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.36 : 44,308.32 = 17,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.36/44,308.32 = 17,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.36x = 44,308.32 × 17,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.36x = 795,786,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,786,288.86/32,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.17

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