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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.78, 44,246.46 and 17,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.78, 44,246.46 and 17,723.62 is: 24,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.78 : 44,246.46 = 17,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.78/44,246.46 = 17,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.78x = 44,246.46 × 17,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.78x = 784,207,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,207,443.39/32,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.50

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