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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.45, 44,520.39 and 17,923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.45, 44,520.39 and 17,923.19 is: 24,731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.45 : 44,520.39 = 17,923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.45/44,520.39 = 17,923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.45x = 44,520.39 × 17,923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.45x = 797,947,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,947,408.84/32,264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.47

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