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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.51, 44,242.59 and 17,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.51, 44,242.59 and 17,913.35 is: 24,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.51 : 44,242.59 = 17,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.51/44,242.59 = 17,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.51x = 44,242.59 × 17,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.51x = 792,532,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,532,999.58/32,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.91

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