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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.75, 44,249.18 and 17,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.75, 44,249.18 and 17,917.59 is: 24,726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.75 : 44,249.18 = 17,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.75/44,249.18 = 17,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.75x = 44,249.18 × 17,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.75x = 792,838,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,838,575.49/32,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.17

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