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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.56, 44,515.44 and 17,917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.56, 44,515.44 and 17,917.76 is: 24,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.56 : 44,515.44 = 17,917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.56/44,515.44 = 17,917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.56x = 44,515.44 × 17,917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.56x = 797,616,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,616,970.21/32,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.28

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