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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.73, 44,528.65 and 17,927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.73, 44,528.65 and 17,927.87 is: 24,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.73 : 44,528.65 = 17,927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.73/44,528.65 = 17,927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.73x = 44,528.65 × 17,927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.73x = 798,303,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,303,581.01/32,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.76

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