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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.14, 44,245.62 and 17,722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.14, 44,245.62 and 17,722.98 is: 24,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.14 : 44,245.62 = 17,722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.14/44,245.62 = 17,722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.14x = 44,245.62 × 17,722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.14x = 784,164,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,164,238.35/32,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.64

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