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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.04, 44,253.81 and 17,920.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.04, 44,253.81 and 17,920.91 is: 24,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.04 : 44,253.81 = 17,920.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.04/44,253.81 = 17,920.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.04x = 44,253.81 × 17,920.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.04x = 793,068,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,068,546.17/32,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.81

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