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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.37, 44,517.80 and 17,921.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.37, 44,517.80 and 17,921.13 is: 24,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.37 : 44,517.80 = 17,921.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.37/44,517.80 = 17,921.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.37x = 44,517.80 × 17,921.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.37x = 797,808,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,808,968.92/32,260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.31

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