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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.19, 44,268.86 and 17,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.19, 44,268.86 and 17,739.20 is: 24,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.19 : 44,268.86 = 17,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.19/44,268.86 = 17,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.19x = 44,268.86 × 17,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.19x = 785,294,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,294,316.33/32,080.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.11

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