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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.79, 44,255.35 and 17,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.79, 44,255.35 and 17,922.60 is: 24,732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.79 : 44,255.35 = 17,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.79/44,255.35 = 17,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.79x = 44,255.35 × 17,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.79x = 793,170,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,170,935.91/32,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.65

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