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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.68, 44,257.60 and 17,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.68, 44,257.60 and 17,923.52 is: 24,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.68 : 44,257.60 = 17,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.68/44,257.60 = 17,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.68x = 44,257.60 × 17,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.68x = 793,251,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,251,667.85/32,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.49

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