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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.14, 44,247 and 17,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.14, 44,247 and 17,723.98 is: 24,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.14 : 44,247 = 17,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.14/44,247 = 17,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.14x = 44,247 × 17,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.14x = 784,232,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,232,943.06/32,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.02

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