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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.16, 44,246.76 and 17,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.16, 44,246.76 and 17,915.60 is: 24,724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.16 : 44,246.76 = 17,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.16/44,246.76 = 17,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.16x = 44,246.76 × 17,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.16x = 792,707,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,707,253.46/32,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.08

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