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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.20, 44,247.35 and 17,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.20, 44,247.35 and 17,527.68 is: 24,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.20 : 44,247.35 = 17,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.20/44,247.35 = 17,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.20x = 44,247.35 × 17,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.20x = 775,553,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,553,391.65/32,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.27

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