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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.12, 44,258.44 and 17,730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.12, 44,258.44 and 17,730.74 is: 24,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.12 : 44,258.44 = 17,730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.12/44,258.44 = 17,730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.12x = 44,258.44 × 17,730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.12x = 784,734,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,734,892.45/32,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,468.58

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