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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.64, 44,312.74 and 17,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.64, 44,312.74 and 17,963.40 is: 24,791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.64 : 44,312.74 = 17,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.64/44,312.74 = 17,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.64x = 44,312.74 × 17,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.64x = 796,007,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,007,473.72/32,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.84

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