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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.13, 44,310.60 and 17,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.13, 44,310.60 and 17,961.98 is: 24,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.13 : 44,310.60 = 17,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.13/44,310.60 = 17,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.13x = 44,310.60 × 17,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.13x = 795,906,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,906,021.18/32,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.53

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