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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.09, 44,253.20 and 17,923.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.09, 44,253.20 and 17,923.67 is: 24,734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.09 : 44,253.20 = 17,923.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.09/44,253.20 = 17,923.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.09x = 44,253.20 × 17,923.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.09x = 793,179,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,179,753.24/32,068.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.24

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