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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.16, 44,320.08 and 17,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.16, 44,320.08 and 17,969.06 is: 24,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.16 : 44,320.08 = 17,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.16/44,320.08 = 17,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.16x = 44,320.08 × 17,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.16x = 796,390,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,390,176.72/32,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.18

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