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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,077.20, 44,268.86 and 17,929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,077.20, 44,268.86 and 17,929.12 is: 24,743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,077.20 : 44,268.86 = 17,929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,077.20/44,268.86 = 17,929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,077.20x = 44,268.86 × 17,929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,077.20x = 793,701,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,701,703.20/32,077.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.48

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