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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.16, 44,575.87 and 17,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.16, 44,575.87 and 17,960.39 is: 24,783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.16 : 44,575.87 = 17,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.16/44,575.87 = 17,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.16x = 44,575.87 × 17,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.16x = 800,600,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,600,009.79/32,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.19

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