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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.37, 44,519.17 and 17,922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.37, 44,519.17 and 17,922.13 is: 24,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.37 : 44,519.17 = 17,922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.37/44,519.17 = 17,922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.37x = 44,519.17 × 17,922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.37x = 797,878,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,878,352.23/32,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.69

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