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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.19, 44,523.36 and 17,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.19, 44,523.36 and 17,924.76 is: 24,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.19 : 44,523.36 = 17,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.19/44,523.36 = 17,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.19x = 44,523.36 × 17,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.19x = 798,070,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,070,542.39/32,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.49

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