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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.06, 44,314.77 and 17,964.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.06, 44,314.77 and 17,964.93 is: 24,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.06 : 44,314.77 = 17,964.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.06/44,314.77 = 17,964.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.06x = 44,314.77 × 17,964.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.06x = 796,111,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,111,741.02/32,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.67

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