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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.71, 44,252.04 and 17,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.71, 44,252.04 and 17,919.52 is: 24,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.71 : 44,252.04 = 17,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.71/44,252.04 = 17,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.71x = 44,252.04 × 17,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.71x = 792,975,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,975,315.82/32,066.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.93

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