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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.13, 44,257.06 and 17,729.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.13, 44,257.06 and 17,729.73 is: 24,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.13 : 44,257.06 = 17,729.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.13/44,257.06 = 17,729.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.13x = 44,257.06 × 17,729.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.13x = 784,665,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,665,724.39/32,070.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,467.18

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