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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.84, 44,257.82 and 17,923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.84, 44,257.82 and 17,923.69 is: 24,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.84 : 44,257.82 = 17,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.84/44,257.82 = 17,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.84x = 44,257.82 × 17,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.84x = 793,263,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,263,445.76/32,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.73

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