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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.65, 44,252.04 and 17,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.65, 44,252.04 and 17,919.50 is: 24,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.65 : 44,252.04 = 17,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.65/44,252.04 = 17,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.65x = 44,252.04 × 17,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.65x = 792,974,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,974,175.92/32,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.94

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