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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.59, 44,250.41 and 17,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.59, 44,250.41 and 17,918.44 is: 24,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.59 : 44,250.41 = 17,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.59/44,250.41 = 17,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.59x = 44,250.41 × 17,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.59x = 792,898,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,898,316.56/32,065.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.39

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