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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.30, 44,252.77 and 17,920.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.30, 44,252.77 and 17,920.14 is: 24,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.30 : 44,252.77 = 17,920.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.30/44,252.77 = 17,920.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.30x = 44,252.77 × 17,920.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.30x = 793,015,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,015,833.79/32,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.74

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