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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.97, 44,250.92 and 17,918.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.97, 44,250.92 and 17,918.82 is: 24,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.97 : 44,250.92 = 17,918.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.97/44,250.92 = 17,918.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.97x = 44,250.92 × 17,918.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.97x = 792,924,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,924,270.31/32,065.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.91

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