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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.77, 44,528.94 and 17,927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.77, 44,528.94 and 17,927.66 is: 24,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.77 : 44,528.94 = 17,927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.77/44,528.94 = 17,927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.77x = 44,528.94 × 17,927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.77x = 798,299,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,299,807.80/32,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.85

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