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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.76, 44,249.90 and 17,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.76, 44,249.90 and 17,918.72 is: 24,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.76 : 44,249.90 = 17,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.76/44,249.90 = 17,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.76x = 44,249.90 × 17,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.76x = 792,901,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,901,568.13/32,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.36

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