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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.72, 44,254.26 and 17,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.72, 44,254.26 and 17,924.88 is: 24,734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.72 : 44,254.26 = 17,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.72/44,254.26 = 17,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.72x = 44,254.26 × 17,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.72x = 793,252,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,252,299.99/32,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.47

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