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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.46, 44,253.06 and 17,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.46, 44,253.06 and 17,920.30 is: 24,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.46 : 44,253.06 = 17,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.46/44,253.06 = 17,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.46x = 44,253.06 × 17,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.46x = 793,028,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,028,111.12/32,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.99

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