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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.69, 44,239.93 and 17,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.69, 44,239.93 and 17,719.64 is: 24,450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.69 : 44,239.93 = 17,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.69/44,239.93 = 17,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.69x = 44,239.93 × 17,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.69x = 783,915,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,915,633.23/32,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.99

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