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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.25, 44,242.32 and 17,913.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.25, 44,242.32 and 17,913.21 is: 24,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.25 : 44,242.32 = 17,913.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.25/44,242.32 = 17,913.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.25x = 44,242.32 × 17,913.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.25x = 792,521,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,521,969.05/32,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.77

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