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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.52, 44,313.32 and 17,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.52, 44,313.32 and 17,963.32 is: 24,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.52 : 44,313.32 = 17,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.52/44,313.32 = 17,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.52x = 44,313.32 × 17,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.52x = 796,014,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,014,347.42/32,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.83

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