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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.34, 44,252.76 and 17,920.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.34, 44,252.76 and 17,920.06 is: 24,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.34 : 44,252.76 = 17,920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.34/44,252.76 = 17,920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.34x = 44,252.76 × 17,920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.34x = 793,012,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,012,114.37/32,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.59

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