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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.78, 44,260.43 and 17,924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.78, 44,260.43 and 17,924.63 is: 24,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.78 : 44,260.43 = 17,924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.78/44,260.43 = 17,924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.78x = 44,260.43 × 17,924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.78x = 793,351,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,351,520.47/32,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.75

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