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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.26, 44,245.20 and 17,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.26, 44,245.20 and 17,914.15 is: 24,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.26 : 44,245.20 = 17,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.26/44,245.20 = 17,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.26x = 44,245.20 × 17,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.26x = 792,615,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,615,149.58/32,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.67

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