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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.10, 44,245.70 and 17,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.10, 44,245.70 and 17,722.19 is: 24,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.10 : 44,245.70 = 17,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.10/44,245.70 = 17,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.10x = 44,245.70 × 17,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.10x = 784,130,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,130,392.24/32,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.85

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