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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.36, 44,313.80 and 17,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.36, 44,313.80 and 17,964.21 is: 24,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.36 : 44,313.80 = 17,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.36/44,313.80 = 17,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.36x = 44,313.80 × 17,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.36x = 796,062,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,062,319.28/32,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.68

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