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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.63, 44,261.17 and 17,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.63, 44,261.17 and 17,925.50 is: 24,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.63 : 44,261.17 = 17,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.63/44,261.17 = 17,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.63x = 44,261.17 × 17,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.63x = 793,403,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,403,668.67/32,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.72

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