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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.36, 44,264.16 and 17,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.36, 44,264.16 and 17,927.90 is: 24,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.36 : 44,264.16 = 17,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.36/44,264.16 = 17,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.36x = 44,264.16 × 17,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.36x = 793,563,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,563,434.06/32,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.59

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