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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.58, 44,252.10 and 17,919.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.58, 44,252.10 and 17,919.66 is: 24,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.58 : 44,252.10 = 17,919.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.58/44,252.10 = 17,919.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.58x = 44,252.10 × 17,919.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.58x = 792,982,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,982,586.29/32,066.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.25

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