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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.42, 44,254.97 and 17,922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.42, 44,254.97 and 17,922.53 is: 24,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.42 : 44,254.97 = 17,922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.42/44,254.97 = 17,922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.42x = 44,254.97 × 17,922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.42x = 793,161,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,161,027.47/32,072.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.31

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