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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.17, 44,256.90 and 17,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.17, 44,256.90 and 17,923.02 is: 24,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.17 : 44,256.90 = 17,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.17/44,256.90 = 17,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.17x = 44,256.90 × 17,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.17x = 793,217,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,217,205.09/32,070.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.80

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