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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.54, 44,251.66 and 17,725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.54, 44,251.66 and 17,725.64 is: 24,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.54 : 44,251.66 = 17,725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.54/44,251.66 = 17,725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.54x = 44,251.66 × 17,725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.54x = 784,388,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,388,994.56/32,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.82

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