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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.25, 44,245.08 and 17,915.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.25, 44,245.08 and 17,915.21 is: 24,722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.25 : 44,245.08 = 17,915.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.25/44,245.08 = 17,915.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.25x = 44,245.08 × 17,915.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.25x = 792,659,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,659,899.67/32,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.53

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