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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.04, 44,313.28 and 17,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.04, 44,313.28 and 17,964.16 is: 24,790.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.04 : 44,313.28 = 17,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.04/44,313.28 = 17,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.04x = 44,313.28 × 17,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.04x = 796,050,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,050,852.04/32,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.57

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