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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.25, 44,253.88 and 17,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.25, 44,253.88 and 17,728.44 is: 24,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.25 : 44,253.88 = 17,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.25/44,253.88 = 17,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.25x = 44,253.88 × 17,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.25x = 784,552,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,552,377.98/32,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.09

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