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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.97, 44,264.89 and 17,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.97, 44,264.89 and 17,928.80 is: 24,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.97 : 44,264.89 = 17,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.97/44,264.89 = 17,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.97x = 44,264.89 × 17,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.97x = 793,616,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,616,359.83/32,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.77

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