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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.86, 44,317.25 and 17,966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.86, 44,317.25 and 17,966.71 is: 24,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.86 : 44,317.25 = 17,966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.86/44,317.25 = 17,966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.86x = 44,317.25 × 17,966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.86x = 796,235,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,235,178.75/32,113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.13

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