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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.68, 44,261.94 and 17,924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.68, 44,261.94 and 17,924.68 is: 24,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.68 : 44,261.94 = 17,924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.68/44,261.94 = 17,924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.68x = 44,261.94 × 17,924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.68x = 793,381,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,381,110.68/32,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.98

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