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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.89, 44,259.27 and 17,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.89, 44,259.27 and 17,924.73 is: 24,736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.89 : 44,259.27 = 17,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.89/44,259.27 = 17,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.89x = 44,259.27 × 17,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.89x = 793,335,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,335,464.75/32,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.16

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