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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.17, 44,530.26 and 17,928.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.17, 44,530.26 and 17,928.02 is: 24,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.17 : 44,530.26 = 17,928.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.17/44,530.26 = 17,928.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.17x = 44,530.26 × 17,928.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.17x = 798,339,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,339,435.98/32,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.77

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