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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.66, 44,244.43 and 17,913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.66, 44,244.43 and 17,913.47 is: 24,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.66 : 44,244.43 = 17,913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.66/44,244.43 = 17,913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.66x = 44,244.43 × 17,913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.66x = 792,571,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,571,003.47/32,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.99

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