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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.52, 44,262.72 and 17,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.52, 44,262.72 and 17,927.88 is: 24,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.52 : 44,262.72 = 17,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.52/44,262.72 = 17,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.52x = 44,262.72 × 17,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.52x = 793,536,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,536,732.63/32,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.64

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