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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.66, 44,249.96 and 17,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.66, 44,249.96 and 17,917.47 is: 24,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.66 : 44,249.96 = 17,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.66/44,249.96 = 17,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.66x = 44,249.96 × 17,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.66x = 792,847,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,847,330.80/32,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.52

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