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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.15, 44,520.87 and 17,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.15, 44,520.87 and 17,921.52 is: 24,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.15 : 44,520.87 = 17,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.15/44,520.87 = 17,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.15x = 44,520.87 × 17,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.15x = 797,881,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,881,662.12/32,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.20

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