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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.39, 44,312.31 and 17,963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.39, 44,312.31 and 17,963.53 is: 24,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.39 : 44,312.31 = 17,963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.39/44,312.31 = 17,963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.39x = 44,312.31 × 17,963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.39x = 796,005,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,005,510.05/32,110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.66

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