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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067, 44,252.46 and 17,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067, 44,252.46 and 17,921.16 is: 24,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067 : 44,252.46 = 17,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067/44,252.46 = 17,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067x = 44,252.46 × 17,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067x = 793,055,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,055,416.05/32,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.20

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