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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.49, 44,246.36 and 17,915.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.49, 44,246.36 and 17,915.57 is: 24,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.49 : 44,246.36 = 17,915.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.49/44,246.36 = 17,915.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.49x = 44,246.36 × 17,915.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.49x = 792,698,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,698,759.83/32,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.56

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