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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.89, 44,249.85 and 17,725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.89, 44,249.85 and 17,725.78 is: 24,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.89 : 44,249.85 = 17,725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.89/44,249.85 = 17,725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.89x = 44,249.85 × 17,725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.89x = 784,362,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,362,951.19/32,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.45

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