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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.18, 44,315.87 and 17,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.18, 44,315.87 and 17,966.13 is: 24,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.18 : 44,315.87 = 17,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.18/44,315.87 = 17,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.18x = 44,315.87 × 17,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.18x = 796,184,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,184,681.48/32,113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.08

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