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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.18, 44,314.49 and 17,965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.18, 44,314.49 and 17,965.13 is: 24,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.18 : 44,314.49 = 17,965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.18/44,314.49 = 17,965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.18x = 44,314.49 × 17,965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.18x = 796,115,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,115,397.07/32,112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.70

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