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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.93, 44,527.55 and 17,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.93, 44,527.55 and 17,927.07 is: 24,739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.93 : 44,527.55 = 17,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.93/44,527.55 = 17,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.93x = 44,527.55 × 17,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.93x = 798,248,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,248,550.05/32,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.67

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