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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.27, 44,529.63 and 17,928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.27, 44,529.63 and 17,928.17 is: 24,740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.27 : 44,529.63 = 17,928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.27/44,529.63 = 17,928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.27x = 44,529.63 × 17,928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.27x = 798,334,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,334,554.03/32,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.54

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