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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.36, 44,315.64 and 17,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.36, 44,315.64 and 17,964.90 is: 24,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.36 : 44,315.64 = 17,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.36/44,315.64 = 17,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.36x = 44,315.64 × 17,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.36x = 796,126,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,126,041.04/32,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.89

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