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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.38, 44,309.56 and 17,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.38, 44,309.56 and 17,961.22 is: 24,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.38 : 44,309.56 = 17,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.38/44,309.56 = 17,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.38x = 44,309.56 × 17,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.38x = 795,853,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,853,755.26/32,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.48

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