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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.75, 44,248.53 and 17,917.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.75, 44,248.53 and 17,917.71 is: 24,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.75 : 44,248.53 = 17,917.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.75/44,248.53 = 17,917.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.75x = 44,248.53 × 17,917.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.75x = 792,832,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,832,328.47/32,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.98

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