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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.98, 44,527.27 and 17,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.98, 44,527.27 and 17,925.74 is: 24,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.98 : 44,527.27 = 17,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.98/44,527.27 = 17,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.98x = 44,527.27 × 17,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.98x = 798,184,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,184,264.93/32,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.48

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