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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.25, 44,255.85 and 17,728.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.25, 44,255.85 and 17,728.85 is: 24,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.25 : 44,255.85 = 17,728.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.25/44,255.85 = 17,728.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.25x = 44,255.85 × 17,728.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.25x = 784,605,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,605,436.91/32,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.97

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