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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.78, 44,253.84 and 17,728.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.78, 44,253.84 and 17,728.67 is: 24,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.78 : 44,253.84 = 17,728.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.78/44,253.84 = 17,728.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.78x = 44,253.84 × 17,728.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.78x = 784,561,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,561,836.23/32,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.45

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