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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.16, 44,585.52 and 17,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.16, 44,585.52 and 17,967.40 is: 24,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.16 : 44,585.52 = 17,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.16/44,585.52 = 17,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.16x = 44,585.52 × 17,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.16x = 801,085,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,085,872.05/32,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.85

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