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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.83, 44,259.12 and 17,536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.83, 44,259.12 and 17,536.06 is: 24,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.83 : 44,259.12 = 17,536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.83/44,259.12 = 17,536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.83x = 44,259.12 × 17,536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.83x = 776,130,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,130,583.87/32,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.76

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