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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.37, 44,253.08 and 17,920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.37, 44,253.08 and 17,920.45 is: 24,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.37 : 44,253.08 = 17,920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.37/44,253.08 = 17,920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.37x = 44,253.08 × 17,920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.37x = 793,035,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,035,107.49/32,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.28

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