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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.75, 44,526.56 and 17,927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.75, 44,526.56 and 17,927.49 is: 24,739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.75 : 44,526.56 = 17,927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.75/44,526.56 = 17,927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.75x = 44,526.56 × 17,927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.75x = 798,249,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,249,459.13/32,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.07

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