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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.87, 44,318.64 and 17,967.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.87, 44,318.64 and 17,967.71 is: 24,795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.87 : 44,318.64 = 17,967.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.87/44,318.64 = 17,967.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.87x = 44,318.64 × 17,967.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.87x = 796,304,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,304,471.11/32,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.51

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