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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.64, 44,314.12 and 17,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.64, 44,314.12 and 17,964.40 is: 24,793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.64 : 44,314.12 = 17,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.64/44,314.12 = 17,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.64x = 44,314.12 × 17,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.64x = 796,076,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,076,577.33/32,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.22

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