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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.69, 44,528.85 and 17,927.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.69, 44,528.85 and 17,927.61 is: 24,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.69 : 44,528.85 = 17,927.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.69/44,528.85 = 17,927.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.69x = 44,528.85 × 17,927.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.69x = 798,295,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,295,856.55/32,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.32

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