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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.60, 44,528.74 and 17,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.60, 44,528.74 and 17,927.16 is: 24,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.60 : 44,528.74 = 17,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.60/44,528.74 = 17,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.60x = 44,528.74 × 17,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.60x = 798,273,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,273,846.58/32,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.71

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