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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.44, 44,253 and 17,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.44, 44,253 and 17,919.60 is: 24,730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.44 : 44,253 = 17,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.44/44,253 = 17,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.44x = 44,253 × 17,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.44x = 792,996,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,996,058.80/32,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.55

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