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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.60, 44,253.16 and 17,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.60, 44,253.16 and 17,920.44 is: 24,730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.60 : 44,253.16 = 17,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.60/44,253.16 = 17,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.60x = 44,253.16 × 17,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.60x = 793,036,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,036,098.59/32,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.14

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