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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.76, 44,310.48 and 17,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.76, 44,310.48 and 17,961.92 is: 24,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.76 : 44,310.48 = 17,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.76/44,310.48 = 17,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.76x = 44,310.48 × 17,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.76x = 795,901,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,901,296.92/32,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.44

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