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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.45, 44,247.46 and 17,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.45, 44,247.46 and 17,916.30 is: 24,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.45 : 44,247.46 = 17,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.45/44,247.46 = 17,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.45x = 44,247.46 × 17,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.45x = 792,750,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,750,767.60/32,063.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.44

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