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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.96, 44,252.93 and 17,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.96, 44,252.93 and 17,531.60 is: 24,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.96 : 44,252.93 = 17,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.96/44,252.93 = 17,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.96x = 44,252.93 × 17,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.96x = 775,824,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,824,358.67/32,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.13

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