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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.54, 44,308.56 and 17,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.54, 44,308.56 and 17,959.84 is: 24,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.54 : 44,308.56 = 17,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.54/44,308.56 = 17,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.54x = 44,308.56 × 17,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.54x = 795,774,648.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,774,648.23/32,110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.35

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