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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.25, 44,247.29 and 17,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.25, 44,247.29 and 17,916.10 is: 24,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.25 : 44,247.29 = 17,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.25/44,247.29 = 17,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.25x = 44,247.29 × 17,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.25x = 792,738,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,738,561.55/32,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.21

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