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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.56, 44,313.30 and 17,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.56, 44,313.30 and 17,964.52 is: 24,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.56 : 44,313.30 = 17,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.56/44,313.30 = 17,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.56x = 44,313.30 × 17,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.56x = 796,067,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,067,164.12/32,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.67

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