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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.80, 44,306.35 and 17,957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.80, 44,306.35 and 17,957.91 is: 24,780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.80 : 44,306.35 = 17,957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.80/44,306.35 = 17,957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.80x = 44,306.35 × 17,957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.80x = 795,649,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,649,302.03/32,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.56

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