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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.79, 44,259.50 and 17,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.79, 44,259.50 and 17,925.60 is: 24,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.79 : 44,259.50 = 17,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.79/44,259.50 = 17,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.79x = 44,259.50 × 17,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.79x = 793,378,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,378,003.57/32,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.79

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