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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.07, 44,255.03 and 17,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.07, 44,255.03 and 17,729.10 is: 24,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.07 : 44,255.03 = 17,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.07/44,255.03 = 17,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.07x = 44,255.03 × 17,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.07x = 784,601,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,601,763.73/32,069.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.00

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