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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.98, 44,525.89 and 17,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.98, 44,525.89 and 17,924.74 is: 24,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.98 : 44,525.89 = 17,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.98/44,525.89 = 17,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.98x = 44,525.89 × 17,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.98x = 798,114,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,114,806.70/32,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.09

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