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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.65, 44,253.03 and 17,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.65, 44,253.03 and 17,920.50 is: 24,730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.65 : 44,253.03 = 17,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.65/44,253.03 = 17,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.65x = 44,253.03 × 17,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.65x = 793,036,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,036,424.12/32,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.11

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