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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.66, 44,252.97 and 17,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.66, 44,252.97 and 17,920.10 is: 24,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.66 : 44,252.97 = 17,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.66/44,252.97 = 17,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.66x = 44,252.97 × 17,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.66x = 793,017,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,017,647.70/32,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.29

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