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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.48, 44,520.71 and 17,921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.48, 44,520.71 and 17,921.39 is: 24,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.48 : 44,520.71 = 17,921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.48/44,520.71 = 17,921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.48x = 44,520.71 × 17,921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.48x = 797,872,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,872,694.78/32,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.20

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