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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.28, 44,245.80 and 17,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.28, 44,245.80 and 17,916 is: 24,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.28 : 44,245.80 = 17,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.28/44,245.80 = 17,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.28x = 44,245.80 × 17,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.28x = 792,707,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,707,752.80/32,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.23

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