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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.59, 44,529.97 and 17,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.59, 44,529.97 and 17,928.45 is: 24,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.59 : 44,529.97 = 17,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.59/44,529.97 = 17,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.59x = 44,529.97 × 17,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.59x = 798,353,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,353,091.36/32,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.88

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