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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.55, 44,257.77 and 17,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.55, 44,257.77 and 17,924.36 is: 24,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.55 : 44,257.77 = 17,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.55/44,257.77 = 17,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.55x = 44,257.77 × 17,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.55x = 793,291,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,291,980.99/32,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.07

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