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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.68, 44,318.60 and 17,965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.68, 44,318.60 and 17,965.68 is: 24,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.68 : 44,318.60 = 17,965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.68/44,318.60 = 17,965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.68x = 44,318.60 × 17,965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.68x = 796,213,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,213,785.65/32,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.60

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