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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.32, 44,318.71 and 17,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.32, 44,318.71 and 17,965.25 is: 24,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.32 : 44,318.71 = 17,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.32/44,318.71 = 17,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.32x = 44,318.71 × 17,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.32x = 796,196,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,196,704.83/32,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.35

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