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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.37, 44,316.57 and 17,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.37, 44,316.57 and 17,966.21 is: 24,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.37 : 44,316.57 = 17,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.37/44,316.57 = 17,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.37x = 44,316.57 × 17,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.37x = 796,200,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,200,803.10/32,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.44

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