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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.79, 44,252.60 and 17,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.79, 44,252.60 and 17,920.60 is: 24,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.79 : 44,252.60 = 17,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.79/44,252.60 = 17,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.79x = 44,252.60 × 17,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.79x = 793,032,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,032,943.33/32,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.89

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