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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.54, 44,247.59 and 17,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.54, 44,247.59 and 17,916.40 is: 24,724.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.54 : 44,247.59 = 17,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.54/44,247.59 = 17,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.54x = 44,247.59 × 17,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.54x = 792,757,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,757,300.24/32,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.57

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