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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.80, 44,530.40 and 17,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.80, 44,530.40 and 17,928.32 is: 24,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.80 : 44,530.40 = 17,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.80/44,530.40 = 17,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.80x = 44,530.40 × 17,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.80x = 798,355,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,355,260.93/32,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.31

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