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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.02, 44,313.81 and 17,965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.02, 44,313.81 and 17,965.37 is: 24,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.02 : 44,313.81 = 17,965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.02/44,313.81 = 17,965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.02x = 44,313.81 × 17,965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.02x = 796,113,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,113,992.76/32,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.78

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