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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.65, 44,244.97 and 17,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.65, 44,244.97 and 17,914.49 is: 24,721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.65 : 44,244.97 = 17,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.65/44,244.97 = 17,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.65x = 44,244.97 × 17,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.65x = 792,626,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,626,221.40/32,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.94

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