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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.88, 44,529.88 and 17,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.88, 44,529.88 and 17,927.62 is: 24,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.88 : 44,529.88 = 17,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.88/44,529.88 = 17,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.88x = 44,529.88 × 17,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.88x = 798,314,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,314,833.79/32,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.07

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