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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.12, 44,252.69 and 17,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.12, 44,252.69 and 17,919.96 is: 24,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.12 : 44,252.69 = 17,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.12/44,252.69 = 17,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.12x = 44,252.69 × 17,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.12x = 793,006,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,006,511.04/32,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.58

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