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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.58, 44,314.14 and 17,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.58, 44,314.14 and 17,963.88 is: 24,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.58 : 44,314.14 = 17,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.58/44,314.14 = 17,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.58x = 44,314.14 × 17,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.58x = 796,053,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,053,893.26/32,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.93

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