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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.10, 44,529.93 and 17,929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.10, 44,529.93 and 17,929.25 is: 24,742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.10 : 44,529.93 = 17,929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.10/44,529.93 = 17,929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.10x = 44,529.93 × 17,929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.10x = 798,388,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,388,141.36/32,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.34

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