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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.64, 44,257.55 and 17,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.64, 44,257.55 and 17,923.48 is: 24,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.64 : 44,257.55 = 17,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.64/44,257.55 = 17,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.64x = 44,257.55 × 17,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.64x = 793,249,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,249,112.01/32,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.44

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