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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.29, 44,247.25 and 17,916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.29, 44,247.25 and 17,916.15 is: 24,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.29 : 44,247.25 = 17,916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.29/44,247.25 = 17,916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.29x = 44,247.25 × 17,916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.29x = 792,740,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,740,102.06/32,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.23

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