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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.99, 44,258.13 and 17,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.99, 44,258.13 and 17,924.07 is: 24,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.99 : 44,258.13 = 17,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.99/44,258.13 = 17,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.99x = 44,258.13 × 17,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.99x = 793,285,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,285,820.19/32,070.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.31

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