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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.52, 44,252.61 and 17,920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.52, 44,252.61 and 17,920.26 is: 24,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.52 : 44,252.61 = 17,920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.52/44,252.61 = 17,920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.52x = 44,252.61 × 17,920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.52x = 793,018,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,018,276.88/32,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.41

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