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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.60, 44,530.12 and 17,928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.60, 44,530.12 and 17,928.16 is: 24,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.60 : 44,530.12 = 17,928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.60/44,530.12 = 17,928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.60x = 44,530.12 × 17,928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.60x = 798,343,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,343,116.18/32,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.09

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