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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.26, 44,311.72 and 17,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.26, 44,311.72 and 17,965.66 is: 24,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.26 : 44,311.72 = 17,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.26/44,311.72 = 17,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.26x = 44,311.72 × 17,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.26x = 796,089,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,089,073.98/32,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.91

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