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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.88, 44,318.40 and 17,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.88, 44,318.40 and 17,969.28 is: 24,797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.88 : 44,318.40 = 17,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.88/44,318.40 = 17,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.88x = 44,318.40 × 17,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.88x = 796,369,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,369,738.75/32,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.53

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