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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.72, 44,264.54 and 17,928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.72, 44,264.54 and 17,928.54 is: 24,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.72 : 44,264.54 = 17,928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.72/44,264.54 = 17,928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.72x = 44,264.54 × 17,928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.72x = 793,598,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,598,575.97/32,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.41

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