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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.77, 44,314.91 and 17,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.77, 44,314.91 and 17,963.71 is: 24,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.77 : 44,314.91 = 17,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.77/44,314.91 = 17,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.77x = 44,314.91 × 17,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.77x = 796,060,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,060,191.92/32,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.07

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