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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.11, 44,312.07 and 17,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.11, 44,312.07 and 17,962.96 is: 24,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.11 : 44,312.07 = 17,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.11/44,312.07 = 17,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.11x = 44,312.07 × 17,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.11x = 795,975,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,975,940.93/32,110.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.95

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