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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.98, 44,319.63 and 17,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.98, 44,319.63 and 17,967.70 is: 24,795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.98 : 44,319.63 = 17,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.98/44,319.63 = 17,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.98x = 44,319.63 × 17,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.98x = 796,321,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,321,815.95/32,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.96

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