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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.75, 44,243.01 and 17,913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.75, 44,243.01 and 17,913.71 is: 24,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.75 : 44,243.01 = 17,913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.75/44,243.01 = 17,913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.75x = 44,243.01 × 17,913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.75x = 792,556,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,556,450.67/32,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.46

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