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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.88, 44,266.14 and 17,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.88, 44,266.14 and 17,928.72 is: 24,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.88 : 44,266.14 = 17,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.88/44,266.14 = 17,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.88x = 44,266.14 × 17,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.88x = 793,635,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,635,229.54/32,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.43

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