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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.51, 44,318.21 and 17,968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.51, 44,318.21 and 17,968.46 is: 24,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.51 : 44,318.21 = 17,968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.51/44,318.21 = 17,968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.51x = 44,318.21 × 17,968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.51x = 796,329,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,329,672.22/32,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.80

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