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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.16, 44,244 and 17,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.16, 44,244 and 17,913.60 is: 24,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.16 : 44,244 = 17,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.16/44,244 = 17,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.16x = 44,244 × 17,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.16x = 792,569,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,569,318.40/32,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.32

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