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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.45, 44,516.25 and 17,920.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.45, 44,516.25 and 17,920.19 is: 24,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.45 : 44,516.25 = 17,920.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.45/44,516.25 = 17,920.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.45x = 44,516.25 × 17,920.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.45x = 797,739,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,739,769.38/32,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.34

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