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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.76, 44,256.82 and 17,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.76, 44,256.82 and 17,923.72 is: 24,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.76 : 44,256.82 = 17,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.76/44,256.82 = 17,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.76x = 44,256.82 × 17,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.76x = 793,246,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,246,849.77/32,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.27

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