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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.06, 44,308.14 and 17,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.06, 44,308.14 and 17,960.96 is: 24,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.06 : 44,308.14 = 17,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.06/44,308.14 = 17,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.06x = 44,308.14 × 17,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.06x = 795,816,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,816,730.21/32,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.58

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