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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.87, 44,313.33 and 17,961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.87, 44,313.33 and 17,961.67 is: 24,789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.87 : 44,313.33 = 17,961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.87/44,313.33 = 17,961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.87x = 44,313.33 × 17,961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.87x = 795,941,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,941,410.06/32,107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.60

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