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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.68, 44,317.68 and 17,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.68, 44,317.68 and 17,966.40 is: 24,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.68 : 44,317.68 = 17,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.68/44,317.68 = 17,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.68x = 44,317.68 × 17,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.68x = 796,229,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,229,165.95/32,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.08

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