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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.02, 44,309.41 and 17,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.02, 44,309.41 and 17,960.13 is: 24,783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.02 : 44,309.41 = 17,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.02/44,309.41 = 17,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.02x = 44,309.41 × 17,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.02x = 795,802,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,802,763.82/32,110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.63

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