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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.80, 44,256.22 and 17,922.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.80, 44,256.22 and 17,922.64 is: 24,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.80 : 44,256.22 = 17,922.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.80/44,256.22 = 17,922.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.80x = 44,256.22 × 17,922.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.80x = 793,188,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,188,298.82/32,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.19

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