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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.77, 44,313.53 and 17,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.77, 44,313.53 and 17,962.71 is: 24,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.77 : 44,313.53 = 17,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.77/44,313.53 = 17,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.77x = 44,313.53 × 17,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.77x = 795,990,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,990,998.65/32,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.69

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