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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.75, 44,253.78 and 17,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.75, 44,253.78 and 17,727.35 is: 24,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.75 : 44,253.78 = 17,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.75/44,253.78 = 17,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.75x = 44,253.78 × 17,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.75x = 784,502,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,502,332.53/32,067.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.90

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