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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.12, 44,247.49 and 17,723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.12, 44,247.49 and 17,723.09 is: 24,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.12 : 44,247.49 = 17,723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.12/44,247.49 = 17,723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.12x = 44,247.49 × 17,723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.12x = 784,202,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,202,313.86/32,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.32

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