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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.34, 44,243.10 and 17,913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.34, 44,243.10 and 17,913.06 is: 24,719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.34 : 44,243.10 = 17,913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.34/44,243.10 = 17,913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.34x = 44,243.10 × 17,913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.34x = 792,529,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,529,304.89/32,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.93

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