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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.76, 44,255.44 and 17,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.76, 44,255.44 and 17,922.72 is: 24,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.76 : 44,255.44 = 17,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.76/44,255.44 = 17,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.76x = 44,255.44 × 17,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.76x = 793,177,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,177,859.60/32,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.89

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