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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.26, 44,313.10 and 17,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.26, 44,313.10 and 17,966.66 is: 24,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.26 : 44,313.10 = 17,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.26/44,313.10 = 17,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.26x = 44,313.10 × 17,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.26x = 796,158,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,158,401.25/32,109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.29

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