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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.52, 44,244.33 and 17,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.52, 44,244.33 and 17,914.26 is: 24,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.52 : 44,244.33 = 17,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.52/44,244.33 = 17,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.52x = 44,244.33 × 17,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.52x = 792,604,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,604,431.15/32,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.13

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