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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.73, 44,531.41 and 17,929.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.73, 44,531.41 and 17,929.87 is: 24,743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.73 : 44,531.41 = 17,929.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.73/44,531.41 = 17,929.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.73x = 44,531.41 × 17,929.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.73x = 798,442,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,442,392.22/32,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.53

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