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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.67, 44,310.96 and 17,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.67, 44,310.96 and 17,961.48 is: 24,787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.67 : 44,310.96 = 17,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.67/44,310.96 = 17,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.67x = 44,310.96 × 17,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.67x = 795,890,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,890,421.82/32,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.40

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