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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.49, 44,243.60 and 17,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.49, 44,243.60 and 17,913.57 is: 24,720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.49 : 44,243.60 = 17,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.49/44,243.60 = 17,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.49x = 44,243.60 × 17,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.49x = 792,560,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,560,736.08/32,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.79

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