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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.92, 44,250.89 and 17,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.92, 44,250.89 and 17,918.76 is: 24,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.92 : 44,250.89 = 17,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.92/44,250.89 = 17,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.92x = 44,250.89 × 17,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.92x = 792,921,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,921,077.70/32,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.84

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