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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.16, 44,315.84 and 17,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.16, 44,315.84 and 17,967.52 is: 24,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.16 : 44,315.84 = 17,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.16/44,315.84 = 17,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.16x = 44,315.84 × 17,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.16x = 796,245,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,245,741.52/32,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.77

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