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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.74, 44,244.73 and 17,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.74, 44,244.73 and 17,719.26 is: 24,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.74 : 44,244.73 = 17,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.74/44,244.73 = 17,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.74x = 44,244.73 × 17,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.74x = 783,983,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,983,921.52/32,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,453.85

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