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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.27, 44,314.22 and 17,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.27, 44,314.22 and 17,963.21 is: 24,790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.27 : 44,314.22 = 17,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.27/44,314.22 = 17,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.27x = 44,314.22 × 17,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.27x = 796,025,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,025,550.03/32,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.38

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