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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.86, 44,315.87 and 17,965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.86, 44,315.87 and 17,965.71 is: 24,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.86 : 44,315.87 = 17,965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.86/44,315.87 = 17,965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.86x = 44,315.87 × 17,965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.86x = 796,165,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,165,978.99/32,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.75

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