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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.38, 44,308.18 and 17,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.38, 44,308.18 and 17,960.22 is: 24,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.38 : 44,308.18 = 17,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.38/44,308.18 = 17,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.38x = 44,308.18 × 17,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.38x = 795,784,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,784,660.60/32,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.10

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