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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.67, 44,246.81 and 17,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.67, 44,246.81 and 17,724.67 is: 24,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.67 : 44,246.81 = 17,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.67/44,246.81 = 17,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.67x = 44,246.81 × 17,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.67x = 784,260,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,260,188.68/32,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.94

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