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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.34, 44,254.37 and 17,921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.34, 44,254.37 and 17,921.18 is: 24,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.34 : 44,254.37 = 17,921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.34/44,254.37 = 17,921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.34x = 44,254.37 × 17,921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.34x = 793,090,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,090,585.19/32,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.27

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