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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.54, 44,248.97 and 17,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.54, 44,248.97 and 17,917.40 is: 24,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.54 : 44,248.97 = 17,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.54/44,248.97 = 17,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.54x = 44,248.97 × 17,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.54x = 792,826,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,826,184.25/32,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.95

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