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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,074.41, 44,261.74 and 17,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,074.41, 44,261.74 and 17,927.22 is: 24,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,074.41 : 44,261.74 = 17,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,074.41/44,261.74 = 17,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,074.41x = 44,261.74 × 17,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,074.41x = 793,489,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,489,950.56/32,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.03

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