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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,074.87, 44,264.27 and 17,927.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,074.87, 44,264.27 and 17,927.75 is: 24,740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,074.87 : 44,264.27 = 17,927.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,074.87/44,264.27 = 17,927.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,074.87x = 44,264.27 × 17,927.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,074.87x = 793,558,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,558,676.85/32,074.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.82

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