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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.13, 44,261.20 and 17,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.13, 44,261.20 and 17,732.73 is: 24,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.13 : 44,261.20 = 17,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.13/44,261.20 = 17,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.13x = 44,261.20 × 17,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.13x = 784,871,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,871,909.08/32,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.32

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