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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.26, 44,245.56 and 17,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.26, 44,245.56 and 17,913.38 is: 24,719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.26 : 44,245.56 = 17,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.26/44,245.56 = 17,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.26x = 44,245.56 × 17,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.26x = 792,587,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,587,529.59/32,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.49

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