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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.85, 44,245.92 and 17,916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.85, 44,245.92 and 17,916.96 is: 24,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.85 : 44,245.92 = 17,916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.85/44,245.92 = 17,916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.85x = 44,245.92 × 17,916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.85x = 792,752,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,752,378.80/32,066.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.87

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