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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.92, 44,245.35 and 17,914.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.92, 44,245.35 and 17,914.77 is: 24,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.92 : 44,245.35 = 17,914.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.92/44,245.35 = 17,914.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.92x = 44,245.35 × 17,914.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.92x = 792,645,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,645,268.82/32,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.33

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