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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.41, 44,259.90 and 17,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.41, 44,259.90 and 17,924.25 is: 24,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.41 : 44,259.90 = 17,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.41/44,259.90 = 17,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.41x = 44,259.90 × 17,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.41x = 793,325,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,325,512.58/32,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.22

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