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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.29, 44,237.81 and 17,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.29, 44,237.81 and 17,520.76 is: 24,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.29 : 44,237.81 = 17,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.29/44,237.81 = 17,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.29x = 44,237.81 × 17,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.29x = 775,080,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,080,051.94/32,056.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.72

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