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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.39, 44,589.13 and 17,971.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.39, 44,589.13 and 17,971.15 is: 24,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.39 : 44,589.13 = 17,971.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.39/44,589.13 = 17,971.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.39x = 44,589.13 × 17,971.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.39x = 801,317,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,317,787.20/32,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.86

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