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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.88, 44,314.41 and 17,968.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.88, 44,314.41 and 17,968.06 is: 24,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.88 : 44,314.41 = 17,968.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.88/44,314.41 = 17,968.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.88x = 44,314.41 × 17,968.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.88x = 796,243,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,243,977.74/32,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.93

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