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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.15, 44,516.73 and 17,918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.15, 44,516.73 and 17,918.52 is: 24,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.15 : 44,516.73 = 17,918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.15/44,516.73 = 17,918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.15x = 44,516.73 × 17,918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.15x = 797,673,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,673,916.84/32,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.06

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