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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.13, 44,311.98 and 17,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.13, 44,311.98 and 17,962.98 is: 24,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.13 : 44,311.98 = 17,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.13/44,311.98 = 17,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.13x = 44,311.98 × 17,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.13x = 795,975,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,975,210.50/32,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.91

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