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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.85, 44,252.40 and 17,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.85, 44,252.40 and 17,531.33 is: 24,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.85 : 44,252.40 = 17,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.85/44,252.40 = 17,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.85x = 44,252.40 × 17,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.85x = 775,803,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,803,427.69/32,066.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.32

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