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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.16, 44,258.63 and 17,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.16, 44,258.63 and 17,924.97 is: 24,735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.16 : 44,258.63 = 17,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.16/44,258.63 = 17,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.16x = 44,258.63 × 17,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.16x = 793,334,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,334,614.99/32,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.93

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