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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.99, 44,317.13 and 17,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.99, 44,317.13 and 17,965.94 is: 24,793.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.99 : 44,317.13 = 17,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.99/44,317.13 = 17,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.99x = 44,317.13 × 17,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.99x = 796,198,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,198,587.14/32,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.66

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