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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.28, 44,323.08 and 17,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.28, 44,323.08 and 17,969.82 is: 24,799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.28 : 44,323.08 = 17,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.28/44,323.08 = 17,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.28x = 44,323.08 × 17,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.28x = 796,477,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,477,769.45/32,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.04

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