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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.87, 44,243.78 and 17,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.87, 44,243.78 and 17,913.75 is: 24,720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.87 : 44,243.78 = 17,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.87/44,243.78 = 17,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.87x = 44,243.78 × 17,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.87x = 792,572,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,572,013.98/32,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.85

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