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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.37, 44,247.56 and 17,916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.37, 44,247.56 and 17,916.45 is: 24,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.37 : 44,247.56 = 17,916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.37/44,247.56 = 17,916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.37x = 44,247.56 × 17,916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.37x = 792,759,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,759,196.36/32,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.76

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