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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.16, 44,519.48 and 17,920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.16, 44,519.48 and 17,920.52 is: 24,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.16 : 44,519.48 = 17,920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.16/44,519.48 = 17,920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.16x = 44,519.48 × 17,920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.16x = 797,812,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,812,231.73/32,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.81

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