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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.63, 44,265.38 and 17,928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.63, 44,265.38 and 17,928.44 is: 24,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.63 : 44,265.38 = 17,928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.63/44,265.38 = 17,928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.63x = 44,265.38 × 17,928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.63x = 793,608,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,608,898.44/32,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.81

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