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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.99, 44,253.99 and 17,921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.99, 44,253.99 and 17,921.07 is: 24,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.99 : 44,253.99 = 17,921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.99/44,253.99 = 17,921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.99x = 44,253.99 × 17,921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.99x = 793,078,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,078,852.57/32,067.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.17

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