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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.55, 44,516.24 and 17,918.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.55, 44,516.24 and 17,918.02 is: 24,728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.55 : 44,516.24 = 17,918.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.55/44,516.24 = 17,918.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.55x = 44,516.24 × 17,918.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.55x = 797,642,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,642,878.64/32,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.09

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