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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.48, 44,529.69 and 17,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.48, 44,529.69 and 17,928.62 is: 24,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.48 : 44,529.69 = 17,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.48/44,529.69 = 17,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.48x = 44,529.69 × 17,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.48x = 798,355,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,355,801.08/32,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.81

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