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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.52, 44,259.96 and 17,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.52, 44,259.96 and 17,925.88 is: 24,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.52 : 44,259.96 = 17,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.52/44,259.96 = 17,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.52x = 44,259.96 × 17,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.52x = 793,398,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,398,731.76/32,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.88

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