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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.38, 44,240.98 and 17,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.38, 44,240.98 and 17,720.04 is: 24,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.38 : 44,240.98 = 17,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.38/44,240.98 = 17,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.38x = 44,240.98 × 17,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.38x = 783,951,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,951,935.24/32,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.36

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