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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.37, 44,264.16 and 17,927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.37, 44,264.16 and 17,927.91 is: 24,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.37 : 44,264.16 = 17,927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.37/44,264.16 = 17,927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.37x = 44,264.16 × 17,927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.37x = 793,563,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,563,876.71/32,075.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.60

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