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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.48, 44,317.56 and 17,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.48, 44,317.56 and 17,966.20 is: 24,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.48 : 44,317.56 = 17,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.48/44,317.56 = 17,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.48x = 44,317.56 × 17,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.48x = 796,218,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,218,146.47/32,113.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.89

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