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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.39, 44,317.89 and 17,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.39, 44,317.89 and 17,967.24 is: 24,794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.39 : 44,317.89 = 17,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.39/44,317.89 = 17,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.39x = 44,317.89 × 17,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.39x = 796,270,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,270,165.92/32,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.81

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