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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.66, 44,307.27 and 17,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.66, 44,307.27 and 17,962.26 is: 24,785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.66 : 44,307.27 = 17,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.66/44,307.27 = 17,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.66x = 44,307.27 × 17,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.66x = 795,858,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,858,703.63/32,109.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.65

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