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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.87, 44,265.65 and 17,928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.87, 44,265.65 and 17,928.75 is: 24,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.87 : 44,265.65 = 17,928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.87/44,265.65 = 17,928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.87x = 44,265.65 × 17,928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.87x = 793,627,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,627,772.44/32,075.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.21

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