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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.12, 44,321.04 and 17,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.12, 44,321.04 and 17,969.28 is: 24,798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.12 : 44,321.04 = 17,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.12/44,321.04 = 17,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.12x = 44,321.04 × 17,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.12x = 796,417,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,417,177.65/32,115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.82

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