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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.98, 44,318.25 and 17,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.98, 44,318.25 and 17,966.70 is: 24,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.98 : 44,318.25 = 17,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.98/44,318.25 = 17,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.98x = 44,318.25 × 17,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.98x = 796,252,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,252,702.28/32,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.58

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