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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.88, 44,317.20 and 17,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.88, 44,317.20 and 17,966.73 is: 24,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.88 : 44,317.20 = 17,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.88/44,317.20 = 17,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.88x = 44,317.20 × 17,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.88x = 796,235,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,235,166.76/32,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.11

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