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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.88, 44,255.70 and 17,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.88, 44,255.70 and 17,924.04 is: 24,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.88 : 44,255.70 = 17,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.88/44,255.70 = 17,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.88x = 44,255.70 × 17,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.88x = 793,240,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,240,937.03/32,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.76

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