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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.63, 44,256.41 and 17,730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.63, 44,256.41 and 17,730.53 is: 24,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.63 : 44,256.41 = 17,730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.63/44,256.41 = 17,730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.63x = 44,256.41 × 17,730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.63x = 784,689,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,689,383.92/32,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.01

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