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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.56, 44,314.68 and 17,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.56, 44,314.68 and 17,965.52 is: 24,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.56 : 44,314.68 = 17,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.56/44,314.68 = 17,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.56x = 44,314.68 × 17,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.56x = 796,136,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,136,269.83/32,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.05

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