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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.40, 44,581.03 and 17,965.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.40, 44,581.03 and 17,965.11 is: 24,791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.40 : 44,581.03 = 17,965.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.40/44,581.03 = 17,965.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.40x = 44,581.03 × 17,965.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.40x = 800,903,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,903,080.41/32,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.62

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