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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.56, 44,259.96 and 17,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.56, 44,259.96 and 17,731.64 is: 24,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.56 : 44,259.96 = 17,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.56/44,259.96 = 17,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.56x = 44,259.96 × 17,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.56x = 784,801,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,801,677.13/32,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.09

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