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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.63, 44,252.60 and 17,921.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.63, 44,252.60 and 17,921.79 is: 24,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.63 : 44,252.60 = 17,921.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.63/44,252.60 = 17,921.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.63x = 44,252.60 × 17,921.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.63x = 793,085,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,085,714.55/32,067.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.66

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