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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.97, 44,248.17 and 17,916.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.97, 44,248.17 and 17,916.81 is: 24,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.97 : 44,248.17 = 17,916.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.97/44,248.17 = 17,916.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.97x = 44,248.17 × 17,916.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.97x = 792,785,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,785,965.15/32,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.13

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