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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.76, 44,311.03 and 17,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.76, 44,311.03 and 17,965.16 is: 24,793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.76 : 44,311.03 = 17,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.76/44,311.03 = 17,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.76x = 44,311.03 × 17,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.76x = 796,054,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,054,522.16/32,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.22

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