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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.52, 44,529.98 and 17,928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.52, 44,529.98 and 17,928.42 is: 24,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.52 : 44,529.98 = 17,928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.52/44,529.98 = 17,928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.52x = 44,529.98 × 17,928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.52x = 798,351,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,351,871.74/32,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.89

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