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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.85, 44,245.35 and 17,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.85, 44,245.35 and 17,721.94 is: 24,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.85 : 44,245.35 = 17,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.85/44,245.35 = 17,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.85x = 44,245.35 × 17,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.85x = 784,113,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,113,216.75/32,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.51

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