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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.60, 44,254.54 and 17,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.60, 44,254.54 and 17,921.44 is: 24,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.60 : 44,254.54 = 17,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.60/44,254.54 = 17,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.60x = 44,254.54 × 17,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.60x = 793,105,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,105,083.34/32,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.52

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