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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.77, 44,317.67 and 17,965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.77, 44,317.67 and 17,965.71 is: 24,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.77 : 44,317.67 = 17,965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.77/44,317.67 = 17,965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.77x = 44,317.67 × 17,965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.77x = 796,198,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,198,317.27/32,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.83

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