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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.85, 44,249.64 and 17,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.85, 44,249.64 and 17,529.33 is: 24,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.85 : 44,249.64 = 17,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.85/44,249.64 = 17,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.85x = 44,249.64 × 17,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.85x = 775,666,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,666,740.74/32,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.56

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