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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.38, 44,312.33 and 17,963.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.38, 44,312.33 and 17,963.22 is: 24,789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.38 : 44,312.33 = 17,963.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.38/44,312.33 = 17,963.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.38x = 44,312.33 × 17,963.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.38x = 795,992,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,992,132.50/32,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.25

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