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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.75, 44,249.91 and 17,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.75, 44,249.91 and 17,918.71 is: 24,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.75 : 44,249.91 = 17,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.75/44,249.91 = 17,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.75x = 44,249.91 × 17,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.75x = 792,901,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,901,304.82/32,065.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.36

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