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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.68, 44,518.29 and 17,921.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.68, 44,518.29 and 17,921.49 is: 24,730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.68 : 44,518.29 = 17,921.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.68/44,518.29 = 17,921.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.68x = 44,518.29 × 17,921.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.68x = 797,834,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,834,089.05/32,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.85

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