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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.88, 44,251.56 and 17,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.88, 44,251.56 and 17,921.04 is: 24,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.88 : 44,251.56 = 17,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.88/44,251.56 = 17,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.88x = 44,251.56 × 17,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.88x = 793,033,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,033,976.82/32,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.62

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