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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.50, 44,249.49 and 17,918.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.50, 44,249.49 and 17,918.35 is: 24,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.50 : 44,249.49 = 17,918.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.50/44,249.49 = 17,918.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.50x = 44,249.49 × 17,918.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.50x = 792,877,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,877,738.52/32,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.81

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