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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.17, 44,251.24 and 17,919.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.17, 44,251.24 and 17,919.01 is: 24,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.17 : 44,251.24 = 17,919.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.17/44,251.24 = 17,919.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.17x = 44,251.24 × 17,919.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.17x = 792,938,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,938,322.48/32,066.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.19

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