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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.13, 44,255.72 and 17,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.13, 44,255.72 and 17,730.02 is: 24,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.13 : 44,255.72 = 17,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.13/44,255.72 = 17,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.13x = 44,255.72 × 17,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.13x = 784,654,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,654,955.68/32,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.32

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