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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.45, 44,246.08 and 17,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.45, 44,246.08 and 17,915.30 is: 24,723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.45 : 44,246.08 = 17,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.45/44,246.08 = 17,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.45x = 44,246.08 × 17,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.45x = 792,681,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,681,797.02/32,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.06

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