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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.30, 44,251.39 and 17,919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.30, 44,251.39 and 17,919.14 is: 24,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.30 : 44,251.39 = 17,919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.30/44,251.39 = 17,919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.30x = 44,251.39 × 17,919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.30x = 792,946,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,946,852.60/32,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.36

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