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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.13, 44,318.51 and 17,967.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.13, 44,318.51 and 17,967.07 is: 24,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.13 : 44,318.51 = 17,967.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.13/44,318.51 = 17,967.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.13x = 44,318.51 × 17,967.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.13x = 796,273,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,273,771.47/32,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.12

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