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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.69, 44,248.46 and 17,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.69, 44,248.46 and 17,917.80 is: 24,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.69 : 44,248.46 = 17,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.69/44,248.46 = 17,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.69x = 44,248.46 × 17,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.69x = 792,834,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,834,967.00/32,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.79

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