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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.29, 44,252.21 and 17,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.29, 44,252.21 and 17,727.73 is: 24,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.29 : 44,252.21 = 17,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.29/44,252.21 = 17,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.29x = 44,252.21 × 17,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.29x = 784,491,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,491,230.78/32,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.91

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