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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.14, 44,314.79 and 17,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.14, 44,314.79 and 17,964.98 is: 24,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.14 : 44,314.79 = 17,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.14/44,314.79 = 17,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.14x = 44,314.79 × 17,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.14x = 796,114,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,114,004.66/32,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.69

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