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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.19, 44,266.10 and 17,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.19, 44,266.10 and 17,927.12 is: 24,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.19 : 44,266.10 = 17,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.19/44,266.10 = 17,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.19x = 44,266.10 × 17,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.19x = 793,563,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,563,707.66/32,075.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.73

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