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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.32, 44,317.33 and 17,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.32, 44,317.33 and 17,964.25 is: 24,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.32 : 44,317.33 = 17,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.32/44,317.33 = 17,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.32x = 44,317.33 × 17,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.32x = 796,127,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,127,439.75/32,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.97

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