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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.75, 44,251.29 and 17,919.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.75, 44,251.29 and 17,919.71 is: 24,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.75 : 44,251.29 = 17,919.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.75/44,251.29 = 17,919.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.75x = 44,251.29 × 17,919.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.75x = 792,970,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,970,283.93/32,066.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.74

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