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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.51, 44,528.45 and 17,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.51, 44,528.45 and 17,927.28 is: 24,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.51 : 44,528.45 = 17,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.51/44,528.45 = 17,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.51x = 44,528.45 × 17,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.51x = 798,273,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,273,901.48/32,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.48

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