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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.50, 44,247.63 and 17,916.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.50, 44,247.63 and 17,916.35 is: 24,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.50 : 44,247.63 = 17,916.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.50/44,247.63 = 17,916.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.50x = 44,247.63 × 17,916.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.50x = 792,755,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,755,804.51/32,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.56

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