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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.52, 44,245.68 and 17,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.52, 44,245.68 and 17,915.28 is: 24,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.52 : 44,245.68 = 17,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.52/44,245.68 = 17,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.52x = 44,245.68 × 17,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.52x = 792,673,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,673,745.99/32,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.52

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