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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.78, 44,257.57 and 17,923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.78, 44,257.57 and 17,923.64 is: 24,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.78 : 44,257.57 = 17,923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.78/44,257.57 = 17,923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.78x = 44,257.57 × 17,923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.78x = 793,256,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,256,485.86/32,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.56

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