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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.70, 44,247.81 and 17,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.70, 44,247.81 and 17,916.55 is: 24,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.70 : 44,247.81 = 17,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.70/44,247.81 = 17,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.70x = 44,247.81 × 17,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.70x = 792,768,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,768,100.26/32,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.79

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