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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.20, 44,524.46 and 17,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.20, 44,524.46 and 17,925.96 is: 24,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.20 : 44,524.46 = 17,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.20/44,524.46 = 17,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.20x = 44,524.46 × 17,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.20x = 798,143,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,143,599.35/32,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.98

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