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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.59, 44,249.03 and 17,917.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.59, 44,249.03 and 17,917.44 is: 24,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.59 : 44,249.03 = 17,917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.59/44,249.03 = 17,917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.59x = 44,249.03 × 17,917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.59x = 792,829,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,829,151.75/32,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.00

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