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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.39, 44,310.93 and 17,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.39, 44,310.93 and 17,962.53 is: 24,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.39 : 44,310.93 = 17,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.39/44,310.93 = 17,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.39x = 44,310.93 × 17,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.39x = 795,936,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,936,409.45/32,109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.28

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