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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.13, 44,317.13 and 17,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.13, 44,317.13 and 17,966.07 is: 24,793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.13 : 44,317.13 = 17,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.13/44,317.13 = 17,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.13x = 44,317.13 × 17,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.13x = 796,204,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,204,569.95/32,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.74

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