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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.88, 44,519.95 and 17,922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.88, 44,519.95 and 17,922.71 is: 24,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.88 : 44,519.95 = 17,922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.88/44,519.95 = 17,922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.88x = 44,519.95 × 17,922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.88x = 797,918,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,918,286.77/32,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.54

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