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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.80, 44,252.08 and 17,919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.80, 44,252.08 and 17,919.64 is: 24,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.80 : 44,252.08 = 17,919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.80/44,252.08 = 17,919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.80x = 44,252.08 × 17,919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.80x = 792,981,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,981,342.85/32,066.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.05

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