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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.90, 44,317.23 and 17,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.90, 44,317.23 and 17,966.75 is: 24,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.90 : 44,317.23 = 17,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.90/44,317.23 = 17,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.90x = 44,317.23 × 17,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.90x = 796,236,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,236,592.10/32,113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.15

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