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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.66, 44,319.74 and 17,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.66, 44,319.74 and 17,969.52 is: 24,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.66 : 44,319.74 = 17,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.66/44,319.74 = 17,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.66x = 44,319.74 × 17,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.66x = 796,404,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,404,454.32/32,116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.24

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