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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.25, 44,258.88 and 17,925.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.25, 44,258.88 and 17,925.21 is: 24,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.25 : 44,258.88 = 17,925.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.25/44,258.88 = 17,925.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.25x = 44,258.88 × 17,925.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.25x = 793,349,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,349,718.36/32,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.33

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