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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.66, 44,316.99 and 17,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.66, 44,316.99 and 17,967.51 is: 24,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.66 : 44,316.99 = 17,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.66/44,316.99 = 17,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.66x = 44,316.99 × 17,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.66x = 796,265,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,265,960.99/32,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.47

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