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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.79, 44,253.97 and 17,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.79, 44,253.97 and 17,921.60 is: 24,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.79 : 44,253.97 = 17,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.79/44,253.97 = 17,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.79x = 44,253.97 × 17,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.79x = 793,101,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,101,948.75/32,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.27

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