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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.38, 44,253.63 and 17,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.38, 44,253.63 and 17,922.54 is: 24,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.38 : 44,253.63 = 17,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.38/44,253.63 = 17,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.38x = 44,253.63 × 17,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.38x = 793,137,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,137,453.82/32,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.69

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