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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063, 44,246.94 and 17,915.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063, 44,246.94 and 17,915.85 is: 24,723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063 : 44,246.94 = 17,915.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063/44,246.94 = 17,915.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063x = 44,246.94 × 17,915.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063x = 792,721,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,721,318.76/32,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.87

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