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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.53, 44,317.26 and 17,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.53, 44,317.26 and 17,966.34 is: 24,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.53 : 44,317.26 = 17,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.53/44,317.26 = 17,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.53x = 44,317.26 × 17,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.53x = 796,218,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,218,961.03/32,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.88

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