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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.90, 44,252.63 and 17,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.90, 44,252.63 and 17,727.80 is: 24,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.90 : 44,252.63 = 17,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.90/44,252.63 = 17,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.90x = 44,252.63 × 17,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.90x = 784,501,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,501,774.11/32,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.25

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