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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.26, 44,260 and 17,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.26, 44,260 and 17,731.86 is: 24,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.26 : 44,260 = 17,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.26/44,260 = 17,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.26x = 44,260 × 17,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.26x = 784,812,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,812,123.60/32,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.12

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