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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.15, 44,318.93 and 17,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.15, 44,318.93 and 17,967.96 is: 24,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.15 : 44,318.93 = 17,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.15/44,318.93 = 17,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.15x = 44,318.93 × 17,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.15x = 796,320,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,320,671.64/32,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.79

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