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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.21, 44,251.35 and 17,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.21, 44,251.35 and 17,919.02 is: 24,728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.21 : 44,251.35 = 17,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.21/44,251.35 = 17,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.21x = 44,251.35 × 17,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.21x = 792,940,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,940,825.68/32,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.24

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