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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.90, 44,318.61 and 17,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.90, 44,318.61 and 17,967.75 is: 24,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.90 : 44,318.61 = 17,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.90/44,318.61 = 17,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.90x = 44,318.61 × 17,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.90x = 796,305,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,305,704.83/32,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.53

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