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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.25, 44,254.74 and 17,922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.25, 44,254.74 and 17,922.21 is: 24,732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.25 : 44,254.74 = 17,922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.25/44,254.74 = 17,922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.25x = 44,254.74 × 17,922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.25x = 793,142,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,142,743.78/32,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.19

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