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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.05, 44,254.99 and 17,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.05, 44,254.99 and 17,729.26 is: 24,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.05 : 44,254.99 = 17,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.05/44,254.99 = 17,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.05x = 44,254.99 × 17,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.05x = 784,608,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,608,135.53/32,069.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.21

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