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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.92, 44,249.51 and 17,917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.92, 44,249.51 and 17,917.76 is: 24,726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.92 : 44,249.51 = 17,917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.92/44,249.51 = 17,917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.92x = 44,249.51 × 17,917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.92x = 792,852,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,852,089.78/32,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.47

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