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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.73, 44,530.03 and 17,928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.73, 44,530.03 and 17,928.87 is: 24,742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.73 : 44,530.03 = 17,928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.73/44,530.03 = 17,928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.73x = 44,530.03 × 17,928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.73x = 798,373,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,373,118.97/32,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.15

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