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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.04, 44,252.43 and 17,919.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.04, 44,252.43 and 17,919.91 is: 24,729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.04 : 44,252.43 = 17,919.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.04/44,252.43 = 17,919.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.04x = 44,252.43 × 17,919.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.04x = 792,999,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,999,562.88/32,067.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.43

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