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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.98, 44,531.40 and 17,928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.98, 44,531.40 and 17,928.74 is: 24,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.98 : 44,531.40 = 17,928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.98/44,531.40 = 17,928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.98x = 44,531.40 × 17,928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.98x = 798,391,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,391,892.44/32,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.61

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