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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.74, 44,585.42 and 17,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.74, 44,585.42 and 17,968.25 is: 24,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.74 : 44,585.42 = 17,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.74/44,585.42 = 17,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.74x = 44,585.42 × 17,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.74x = 801,121,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,121,727.53/32,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.29

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