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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.03, 44,248.25 and 17,916.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.03, 44,248.25 and 17,916.87 is: 24,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.03 : 44,248.25 = 17,916.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.03/44,248.25 = 17,916.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.03x = 44,248.25 × 17,916.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.03x = 792,790,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,790,353.70/32,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.22

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