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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.66, 44,251.34 and 17,918.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.66, 44,251.34 and 17,918.47 is: 24,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.66 : 44,251.34 = 17,918.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.66/44,251.34 = 17,918.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.66x = 44,251.34 × 17,918.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.66x = 792,916,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,916,308.25/32,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.90

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