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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.63, 44,259.60 and 17,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.63, 44,259.60 and 17,733.09 is: 24,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.63 : 44,259.60 = 17,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.63/44,259.60 = 17,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.63x = 44,259.60 × 17,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.63x = 784,859,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,859,470.16/32,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.55

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