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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.21, 44,265.27 and 17,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.21, 44,265.27 and 17,929.08 is: 24,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.21 : 44,265.27 = 17,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.21/44,265.27 = 17,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.21x = 44,265.27 × 17,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.21x = 793,635,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,635,567.05/32,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.19

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