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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.37, 44,315.19 and 17,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.37, 44,315.19 and 17,965.21 is: 24,792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.37 : 44,315.19 = 17,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.37/44,315.19 = 17,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.37x = 44,315.19 × 17,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.37x = 796,131,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,131,694.54/32,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.06

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