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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.52, 44,317.26 and 17,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.52, 44,317.26 and 17,967.42 is: 24,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.52 : 44,317.26 = 17,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.52/44,317.26 = 17,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.52x = 44,317.26 × 17,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.52x = 796,266,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,266,823.67/32,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.60

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