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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.54, 44,307.18 and 17,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.54, 44,307.18 and 17,958.84 is: 24,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.54 : 44,307.18 = 17,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.54/44,307.18 = 17,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.54x = 44,307.18 × 17,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.54x = 795,705,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,705,556.47/32,109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.97

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